The Wellness Mama Podcast
By Katie Wells
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Jul 10, 2020
Jessica D.
Jan 13, 2020
A great podcast with a wide variety of topics. I consider every episode that I have listened to a great use of my time. I even recommend it to people who aren't mamas, it's that good. ❤ Love it!!!
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The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
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481: Dr. Joshua Levitt on Real Solutions for Musculoskeletal Pain
00:57:08
This podcast is all about real solutions for orthopedic and musculoskeletal pain. I’m here with Dr. Josh Levitt, who draws on the science of both conventional and natural medicine and has a really unique approach to dealing with musculoskeletal pain and orthopedic pain. He shares his wide-ranging approach to this and why it’s much more …
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Sep 23, 2021 |
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480: Sara Gottfried on Women, Food and Hormones (Calories Matter but Hormones Matter More)
01:06:53
Today’s guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried and this episode goes deep on women, food and hormones. She is such a wealth of knowledge and she is also a personal friend. She is a board-certified physician and practices evidence-based, integrative, precision and functional medicine and we touch on so many different areas today. We talk about …
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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479: Sarah Greenfield on the Gut + Hormone Connection and Learning From Your Poop
00:57:10
Today’s episode is a fun one and is all about the connection between gut health and our hormones and what we can all learn from our poop. Yes, your poop! I’m here with Sarah Greenfield, who is a functional dietitian and founder of the “Fearless Fig”. We spend some time going deep on the gut-hormone …
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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478: Dr. Sheila Kilbane on 7 Steps to Heal and Prevent Common Childhood Illnesses
00:59:26
Today’s guest is Dr. Sheila Kilbane, who is a board-certified pediatrician, trained in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil. I have known Sheila for years and she is absolutely incredible. And today, we’re talking about her seven-step process that she uses to significantly improve or completely resolve childhood issues such as colic, reflux, eczema, ear …
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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477: Dr. Steve Morris on Glutathione, Free Radicals, Antioxidants, and Aging
00:56:43
Today’s episode brings me back to my high school science days and is all about glutathione, free radicals, antioxidants, and aging. I’m here with Dr. Steve Morris who is a physician who is currently serving as a scientific adviser and principal formulator in the nutraceutical industry. He has done a lot of research in various …
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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476: Paul Chek on the Only Four Doctors You Will Ever Need & Challenging Our Beliefs
01:24:24
Meet Paul Chek, a well-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management, and holistic wellness. He’s the founder of the CHEK Institute and a coaching program by the same name, and he’s the host of the podcast, Living 4D with Paul Chek. This conversation isn’t about just one topic, but …
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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475: Jeffrey Smith on the Existential Threat of Gene-Edited Microbes
00:51:49
This episode is on a topic you might not have heard of but that could have an extremely negative effect on your health. I’m here with Jeffrey Smith, whose name you may know as he is a leading spokesperson on the health dangers related to GMOs. To call him an expert is an understatement! Jeffrey …
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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474: Aimee Raupp on The Egg Quality Diet for Fertility & Healthy Pregnancy
00:48:01
I’m here with Aimee Raupp, a women’s health and fertility expert who has written multiple books on this topic, including her most recent, The Egg Quality Diet. And it’s not the kind of eggs you might be thinking! She presents a clinically proven, 100-day diet to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and optimize your ability to get …
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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473: Aleks Rybchinskiy on Pain, Trauma, and Inner Work for Health and Healing
01:04:55
I’m here with Aleks Rybchinskiy, co-founder of Primal Fusion Health, a company that specializes in wellness education and primal integration. If you’re asking what primal integration might be, it’s simply how all of the areas of life (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) intersect to create your best state of health. I’m excited to go deep …
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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472: Josh Trent on Breathwork for Health, Inner Peace, and Learning to Feel Safe In Your Body
01:01:55
This podcast is all about breathwork and how this simple (and free!) practice can profoundly impact health. Just a few small changes to how we breathe can promote feelings of safety in our own body, activate our parasympathetic nervous system, improve health, and so much more! I’m here with Josh Trent, the founder of Wellness …
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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471: Dr. Jen Forristal on Umbrella Parenting and Raising Children With Strong Coping Skills
00:41:30
This episode is on a really cool new concept called “umbrella parenting,” a term for raising children with strong coping skills. I’m here with Dr. Jen Forristal, a naturopathic doctor and the founder of the Umbrella Project, a well-being curriculum that is currently running in hundreds of schools internationally. Since tools for emotional well-being are …
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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470: Amy Emerson of MAPS on the Future of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy & Research
00:49:20
This episode goes deep on the science of psychedelic-assisted therapy and research in light of some really astounding Phase III clinical trials that have recently come out about some of these substances. I am here with Amy Emerson, the CEO of the MAPS Public Benefit Corporation of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. Just as …
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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469: Dr. Kenneth Bock on Brain Inflamed & Healing the New Childhood Epidemics
00:59:58
I’m here with Dr. Kenneth Bock, a leader in integrative medicine with over 35 years of direct experience helping brain-inflamed children. He’s well respected as a leader on some of the new childhood epidemics, such as autism, PANS, PANDAS, tick-borne illnesses, and a lot more. Unfortunately, it’s no secret that a lot of these chronic …
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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468: Daniel Vitalis on Human Domestication and Our Diminishing Relationship to Nature
01:13:49
I loved doing this interview! This podcast goes deep on the idea of human domestication and our diminishing relationship with nature. I’m here with Daniel Vitalis, host of the WildFed TV show and podcast. For over a decade, he has taught in the U.S. and abroad about living healthier, more integrated, nature-based lives. He’s also …
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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467: Dr. Tim Jackson on Mold Toxicity, Testing, and Remediation
00:46:13
This episode is all about mold! Mold exposure, mold toxicity, and mold remediation, both in the home environment and in the body. I’m here with Dr. Tim Jackson who is a functional medicine practitioner and biohacker, and he’s also a member of the Wellness Mama medical review board because I really trust his opinion and …
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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466: Cynthia Thurlow on What Makes Fasting Unique for Women
00:51:53
I’m here with Cynthia Thurlow, who is the CEO and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project. She’s also a nurse practitioner and a globally recognized expert when it comes to intermittent fasting and nutritional health. In fact, she has a TED talk on intermittent fasting that has been watched over 8 million times! We go …
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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465: Sara Gustafson on Physiological, Limbic, Somatic, Biochemical & Psychological Differentiation Levels
01:29:59
Did you know 80% of all autoimmune diseases and 90% of fibromyalgia diagnoses are in women? And (less surprisingly) that women experience more anxiety and PTSD than men? This episode separates fact from fiction when it comes to how men and women differ on the physiological, limbic, semantic, biochemical, and physiological levels. Sara Gustafson is …
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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464: Justin Mares on Regenerative Agriculture as the Solution to Climate Issues (and Health Issues)
00:52:03
It’s always a pleasure to chat with Justin Mares, who’s a friend of mine and also the founder and CEO of Kettle & Fire bone broth. Today we go deep on regenerative agriculture as a solution to climate issues and health issues. We go into the different ways that animals are raised and how certain …
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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463: Matt Dawson on Wild Health, Precision Medicine & Genomics
00:49:23
Matt Dawson is a father of four and a doctor who wants to be a farmer “when he grows up.” He’s also the founder and CEO of a genomics-based personalized medicine company called Wild Health. We’re here to talk about the paradox of how medicine is often 20 years behind the current science, yet often …
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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462: EMFs, Quantum Healing Technology and Inner Power With Philipp of Leela Q
00:52:12
Know much about quantum technology? Me neither! I will be the first to admit this is a field I definitely do not fully understand but I’m still very much excited to learn about it. I’m here with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling, a coach, entrepreneur, and the founder of a company called Leela Quantum Tech. His …
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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461: Sam Thayer on Foraging and Wild Edibles for Health, Conservation, and Culinary Uses
00:46:10
Most of us think plants you can eat only exist in a garden or grocery store, but did you know that more than half of the plants we see outdoors in daily life are also edible? I did not know that before this episode! I’m here with Sam Thayer, foraging expert, to go deep on …
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Jul 15, 2021 |
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460: Seth Conger on Functional Medicine and Growing a Clinical Practice (for Practitioners)
00:58:00
Today’s guest is going to be of special interest to any of you natural health or functional medicine practitioners out there, whether you’re already in practice or just thinking about getting into this field. Seth Conger has been a business leader and innovator in the functional medicine world since 2013. He’s helped bring several businesses …
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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459: Suzanne Somers on a New Way to Age (Focused on Cellular Health)
00:49:59
Today we’re talking all about aging gracefully, or more specifically, appreciating the gifts that come with age and limiting the downsides. I’m here with Suzanne Somers, who you might remember as one of America’s most popular and beloved TV personalities. You may remember her as Chrissy Snow in “Three’s Company,” and from there she launched …
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Jul 08, 2021 |
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458: Dr. Marcella Madera on Neurosurgery, Cell Medicine, TBIs, and Anti-Aging
00:51:16
This episode gets into some really cool science, even more than usual! It’s about neurosurgery, specifically in spinal health, but we dive into also brain health, and so much more. I am here with Dr. Marcella Madera, whose bio is so impressive. She is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Not only that, …
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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457: Rachel Harrington on Understanding and Navigating Sensory Processing Challenges in Our Kids
00:55:58
With the number of questions I get about sensory processing issues in children, I knew I needed to find an expert on this topic who could really help families struggling with this. Enter Rachel Harrington, a pediatric-certified occupational therapy assistant who works with children of different abilities. Rachel began her own sensory journey by designing …
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Jul 01, 2021 |
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456: Rian Doris on Harnessing Flow States for Accelerated Learning and Peak Performance
00:59:05
This podcast is all about flow states. You know, that feeling when everything just lines up and you’re able to get a ton of work done? Or when you’re in an intense creative zone where you feel thoroughly like your best self? That’s what we’re talking about today. I’m here with Rian Doris, who is …
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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455: Gin Stephens on the Real Deal About Intermittent Fasting for Women
01:07:36
Today’s episode is in response to a number of questions, and even pushback, I’ve gotten about the idea of women fasting. Intermittent fasting expert Gin Stephens is here to talk specifically about what the research says about if women should do this and how to do it in the best way possible. We really dispel …
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Jun 24, 2021 |
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454: Dr. Jennifer Tippett on Trauma Therapy, Never Wasting Triggers, and Psychedelic Research
01:04:08
I’m here with Dr. Jennifer Tippett, a licensed clinical psychologist in the Denver Metro area. Dr. Tippett has been working with patients with mental illness and substance misuse for a decade. She’s the director of the Substance Use Disorder specialty at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology, where she teaches the sequence …
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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453: Dr Tami Meraglia & Ian Mitchell on a Holistic Approach to Hair Loss (with Extreme Results)
00:59:54
I’ve gotten an increasing number of questions about hair loss recently. The stress of the last year has gotten to a lot of us! That’s why today’s episode delves into the science of hair loss and provides evidence-based methods for reversing it! I chat with Dr. Tami Meraglia, author of the bestselling book The Hormone Secret …
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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452: Esther Blum on How to Navigate Menopause Without All the Negative Symptoms
00:54:59
I may be a few years away from menopause, but this is the time to start learning about it and how to approach it in a natural way. Today’s episode is jam packed with really direct, practical resources on menopause, from dietitian and women’s coach Esther Blum. Esther’s helped thousands of women permanently balance their …
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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451: Dr. Roseann on How to Develop Resilience and Support Kids With ADHD, OCD, LD, or PANS/PANDAS Kids
00:59:48
This episode goes deep on things like PANS and PANDAS, which I don’t have any firsthand experience with but get many questions about. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is the founder of the Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and has been recognized as a thought leader in children’s mental health by Forbes. She’s worked with thousands of …
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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450: Aviva Romm on Hormone Intelligence: Calming Hormone Chaos & Feeling Good Again
01:05:08
This episode is all about getting your hormones into balance, a topic that’s so important to us as moms. I’m here with Aviva Romm, a world-renowned midwife and herbalist who also happens to be a Yale-trained MD and a board-certified family physician. Her specialties are integrative gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics. Aviva has an incredible new book …
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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449: Randy Newberg on Seasonal Eating, Sustainable Food Sourcing, & Learning From the Outdoors
00:55:58
I’m here with Randy Newberg, the host of popular TV shows and podcasts focused on self-guided public land hunting, conservation, and environmentalism. We discuss some misconceptions around these topics and really delve into the difference we make when we source our food as locally and as sustainably as possible, whether it be through gardening, fishing, …
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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448: Mike Bayer on Creating a Strong Mindset in Ourselves and Our Kids
01:01:00
I’m here with Mike Bayer, who is all about curating a strong mindset in ourselves and in our kids. Mike is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, founder and CEO of the leading mental health treatment center in Los Angeles, and one of the top life coaches in the world today. Mike works with …
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May 31, 2021 |
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447: Kambo Frog Medicine for Detox, Healing, and Trauma Release With Todd Shipman
00:59:53
If you follow my Instagram, you already know that I’ve tried Kambo, a secretion from a poisonous Amazonian frog that actually has positive health benefits for humans. Understandably this raised a lot of questions from all of you, like “why would you do that?” and “what does it do?”. This episode goes deep on all …
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May 27, 2021 |
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446: The Science of Psychedelics (& Why I Took Drugs) With Ted Achacoso
01:25:06
Welcome back to Ted Achacoso, one of the smartest doctors and human beings on the planet, for the second part of last week’s episode. In our first interview, we talked about consciousness, suffering, ego, and a lot of other topics related to that. Today we take it a step further into some controversial waters, the …
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May 24, 2021 |
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445: Understanding Consciousness, Ego & How to Reduce Suffering with Dr. Ted Achacoso
01:31:46
Dr. Ted Achacoso is, in my opinion, one of the smartest physicians in the world, and he’s back today to share more from his depth of knowledge about human consciousness and wellness. I think this conversation is so important for moms, since our awareness around this topic affects the next generation. We start by delving …
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May 20, 2021 |
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444: The Rain Barrel Effect, Inflammation, Fasting & Hormones With Dr. Stephen Cabral
01:06:52
Dr. Stephen Cabral is a board-certified doctor of naturopathy and founder of the Cabral Wellness Institute. He has been through his own life-altering illness diagnosis. After recovery, he discovered a passion for helping other people do the same through naturopathic and functional medicine. In this episode, we talk about the common root causes he looks …
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May 17, 2021 |
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443: How Plastic Chemicals Are Changing Your Family’s Health & Hormones and What to Do About It With Dr. Mantravadi
00:53:47
I am here today with Dr. Manasa Mantravadi, a pediatric hospitalist who is also a mom. We sit down to talk about something I’ve taken some heat for in the past: my stance on the problems with plastic chemicals. Years later, with the benefit of new studies and a 2018 paper from the American Academy of …
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May 13, 2021 |
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442: Chemicals, Not Cows, Are Killing Insects and Destroying the Ocean With John Roulac
00:57:42
This episode is incredibly important for any of us who breathe air, eat food, or drink water. Today we delve into some of the real dangers of some of the climate change problems that we’re having and what the real roots are. Bottom line, it’s not the story that you’re hearing from most sources. I’m …
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May 10, 2021 |
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441: METABOLICAL: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine With Dr. Robert Lustig
01:01:52
Warning: if you have a sweet tooth, you might not like what you hear in this episode! Dr. Robert Lustig is a professor of pediatrics in the division of endocrinology and a member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at the University of California at San Francisco. He has authored over 130 peer-reviewed articles, …
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May 06, 2021 |
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440: Working Through Trauma and Understanding the Mind/Body Connection With Ari Langdon
00:59:21
Over the last year, I’ve been sharing how I worked through my past trauma and ways that others can start that journey as well. I’m here with Dr. Ariana Langdon, who is a Bastyr-educated naturopathic physician. She was raised in the Ukrainian area of Chicago where she learned plenty of street smarts by age nine. Later …
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May 03, 2021 |
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439: An Interview With My Five-Year-Old About Family Culture
00:32:46
I’ve talked before about how I believe that kids are born with many of the skills they need to thrive as an adult, like creativity, imagination, connecting the dots (pattern recognition), critical thinking (asking why), and many others. In my opinion, much of our work as parents is just keeping them from having these skills …
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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438: Hacking Chemo: Metabolic Factors That Affect Cancer Recovery With Martha Tettenborn
00:49:25
I’m here with Martha Tettenborn, a registered dietitian and health coach whose health journey began with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. It led her to deep research on the science of cancer metabolism and eventually to her own recovery. Now she helps so many others do the same. I walked away from this episode amazed by how …
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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437: Health Optimization Medicine, Nootropics, and Anti-Aging With Polymath Dr. Ted Achacoso
01:17:00
I’m here with Dr. Ted Achacoso, a polymath doctor with one of the most impressive resumes I’ve ever seen. He is multiple board-certified and an expert in many things, including what he calls health optimization medicine. It’s an entirely different approach to medicine, beyond even functional medicine and naturopathic medicine, that specializes in things like …
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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436: Are Bras Making Us Sick? The Breast Disease Link With Sydney Singer
01:14:03
Sydney Ross Singer is a medical anthropologist, which is a term maybe not many of us have heard before. As director of the Institute for the Study of Culturogenic Disease, Sydney uses his training in medicine, biochemistry, and anthropology to discover the cultural causes of disease and how they link to medical causes. When his …
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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435: The Cause (and Solution) of Back and Neck Pain With the Neck Shaper
00:47:20
I am back today with Eileen Durfee, a former nuclear power plant engineer who, like many of us, has battled through a lot of her own health problems. Eileen has figured out a really innovative solution called the Neck Shaper that helps the misalignment of spinal posture that causes many back and neck problems. There …
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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434: Biohacking Joy and Creating Strong Community With Radha Agrawal of Daybreaker
00:50:50
This episode is all about creating joy and strong community, something we’re all longing for about now! I’m here with Radha Agrawal, who is quite simply a force for community-building in the world. She is the co-founder, CEO, and chief community architect of a company called Daybreaker, which is a dance and wellness movement company …
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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433: The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get-Up-and-Go Has Got Up and Gone With Dr. Gundry
00:54:18
I am here today for a round two with a much-requested return guest, Dr. Steven Gundry. He’s one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in all things nutrition. Dr. Gundry is well-known for his books, including The Plant Paradox, The Longevity Paradox, and his newest, The Energy Paradox: What to Do When …
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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432: Using Olfactory and Transdermal Methods to Calm Anxiety With Jodi Cohen
00:47:21
I am here with my friend Jodi Cohen from Vibrant Blue Oils, talking all about olfactory and transdermal methods of using essential oils for things like calming anxiety, helping the body achieve parasympathetic, improving sleep and focus, reducing inflammation, and much more. Her story is pretty incredible. She’s been through some pretty tough things and …
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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431: How to Use Whole Body Vibration for Strength, Bone Health and Fat Loss With Power Plate
00:50:55
Today we’re talking all about whole bodyweight vibration, what that is, and how to use it to your advantage. Jason Conviser is an expert in sports medicine, metabolic syndrome, and fitness and wellness. He is one of the developers behind the Power Plate, which I’ve been using in my own home and with my kids. …
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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430: How to Eat Better to Feel Better (and Stay Balanced) With Giada De Laurentiis
00:51:50
I am so excited today to get to share this interview with someone I have known of for many, many years and who partially taught me how to cook. Giada De Laurentiis is the Emmy award-winning star of many shows, including “Everyday Italian,” “Giada Entertains,” “Giada at Home,” and “Giada in Italy.” She trained at …
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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429: How Light Can Heal (or Damage) Your Health & Hormones With Andy Mant
01:00:45
Light and our exposure to it (or lack of) has everything to do with our hormone balance, how we age, the quality of our sleep, and so much more. I’m here with Andy Mant, the founder and CEO of BLUblox, one of my favorite sources for light-filtering eyewear. Andy knows this topic inside and out …
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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428: Designing Long-Term Financial Wellness for Your Family With Michael Stevens
00:58:55
Financial struggles can be a major source of stress for couples and parents, and I think this last year has made that even more acute for a lot of people. To start a conversation around this topic, I invited Michael Stevens, a financial advisor I personally use and trust. He runs CapitalWealth.com, a site you …
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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427: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Health Optimization Medicine With Dr. Scott Sherr
00:58:36
From glucose monitors to PEMF treatments, you know I’m always one to try something new in the name of health. I’m here with Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician certified in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. He’s one of the foremost experts in the world on this therapy both in a medical setting and now …
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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426: Everything You Need to Know About Sleep and Melatonin With Lisa Shank
00:47:12
I am here with Lisa Shank, who has been in the natural products industry for over 20 years. She’s studied functional nutrition and herbal medicine and is an expert in sleep and hormones. In this episode we go especially deep into melatonin, which is often misunderstood and very often given at the wrong dose. We …
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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425: Helping Kids & Teens Build a Healthy Relationship With Technology With Katey McPherson
00:47:52
It’s no secret that technology is a big part of our lives and is likely to increase in our everyday lives. It’s no secret either that screen time can be addictive especially for kids. We’re gonna go deep on how we can help kids build a really healthy relationship with technology, mental health for teenagers, …
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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424: Navigating Virtual School, Homework, and an Unpredictable School Year Without Stress With Amy McCready
00:47:11
Today’s guest is a much-requested second round with Amy McCready, founder of the Positive Parenting Solutions course and the creator of The 7-Step Parenting Success System. These are the most impactful courses I’ve ever taken and it’s been very helpful to me with my kids. If you missed my first interview with her, definitely check …
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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423: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine With Dr. Michele Borba
01:01:27
Today’s topic is going to be really fun! As you know if you follow the blog, education is a subject near and dear to my heart and I suspect many of yours too. Meet Dr. Michele Borba, educational psychologist, former teacher, a mom. She’s been recognized for her ongoing research on how to raise successful …
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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422: I’m So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout & Boost Energy and Reclaim Your Life With Dr. Amy Shah
00:45:17
My favorite part of the podcast is sitting down with some of the people I admire the most, and today’s guest is no exception! Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified medical doctor specializing in allergy and immunology, as well as hormones and gut health. She’s also a mom of two, so the title of her …
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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421: Getting Rid of Eczema for Good With Dr. Ana-Maria Temple
00:51:08
Dr. Ana-Maria Temple is a functional medicine doctor, a best-selling author, and an award-winning speaker at the Harvard Club of Boston. Her specific expertise is eczema, a condition that plagues many of us and our kids. We go really deep on how this problem can start even before birth or during the birth process and …
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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420: Is The Pegan Diet the Answer to the Diet Wars With Dr. Mark Hyman
00:41:14
Dr. Mark Hyman hardly needs introduction, but just in case, he’s an internationally recognized speaker, 13-time New York Times bestselling author, and renowned physician in the field of functional medicine. Dr. Hyman is here talking about his newest book The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World, a …
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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419: Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Health and Postpartum With MUTU Founder Wendy Powell
00:47:33
Wendy Powell has helped over 75,000 women worldwide with her MUTU system, a method that can help you naturally recover from all kinds of pelvic floor issues, incontinence, diastasis recti, and so much more. I love her message that women do not have to accept these issues as normal or lifelong! In fact, they might …
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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418: Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness With Dr. Perlmutter
00:55:22
I’m thrilled to have Dr. Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and five-times New York Times best-selling author here today. You probably know him as the author of the book Grain Brain, which he’s been on the podcast to talk about before. He’s a widely recognized expert in a lot of topics, including things like Alzheimer’s disease and …
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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417: The Energy Formula and Biohacking From Home With Shawn Wells
01:11:31
You all really enjoyed Shawn Wells the first time he was on, and I’m glad to say he’s back again! Shawn has written a fascinating new book, The Energy Formula, and it’s safe to say we all want more of that! Just to tell you a little about Shawn, he is one of the world’s …
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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416: Q&A: Supplements, EMFs, Protein Snacks, First Principles, and More
01:02:03
I’m answering your questions today, from supplements to fasting to homeschooling to EMFs… and beyond! These solo episodes are always fun for me because I get to hear from you guys and hopefully, help by answering some questions that are really on your mind. If you have questions you would like included on future episodes …
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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415: Reversing Limiting Beliefs Such As “I Am Not Enough” With Marisa Peer
00:59:27
Our thoughts (especially the ones we think about ourselves) make such an impact on our wellness and happiness. I’m sure every mom out there knows exactly what I’m talking about! My guest today does too. Marissa Peer, the founder of IamEnough.com, designed an entire therapy system to help people find and reverse the limiting beliefs …
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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414: Ancestral Parenting, Biological Norms, Wild Food, and Foraging With Arthur Haines
01:10:14
Are you a history buff? Do you love spending time in nature? Then this episode is for you! I’m here with Arthur Haines, who is a forager and ancestral skills educator, an author, and a botanical researcher. He lives in Maine, where he’s known for his knowledge about things like tracking, foraging, wild plants, and …
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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413: How to Use Notion for Organization and Productivity With Sandra Halling
00:44:14
Sandra Halling is a business strategist who knows how to get the best out of technology. She’s been working on optimizing and organizing systems for just about everything for the last 20 years. Now she brings her corporate experience and strategic thinking to help small businesses and individuals implement Notion, an app I’ve been using …
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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412: Getting the Benefits of Ozone Therapy With Biocharged Scientist Ian Mitchell
01:06:07
I’m here with Dr. Ian Mitchell, an expert in the field of ozone and many other topics. He’s here to tell us what ozone is, how to use it, and why it can sometimes be a controversial therapy. We also dive into the cautions and what you need to avoid if you’re going to try ozone. Dr. …
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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411: Breaking the Invisible Corset & Connecting to Your Body With Lauren Geertsen
00:42:56
Today’s episode is all about learning how to release the emotional ties that make us view our bodies from a place of fear, and how to replace that with love and acceptance. Lauren Geertsen of Empowered Sustenance is a body connection coach who’s done a ton of research and coaching to help women heal their …
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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410: Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Be a High-Performing Human With Dave Asprey
00:57:54
Thanks so much to Dave Asprey, world-famous biohacker and founder of Bulletproof, for returning to the podcast. He’s been called the father of biohacking and I think he deserves the title! Dave has spent about $2 billion taking control of his own biology and finding new and innovative ways to reach the peak of health. …
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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409: The Thyroid Reset Diet to Resolve Thyroid Problems With Dr. Alan Christianson
00:49:03
I’m here with Dr. Alan Christianson, who is most recently the author of The Thyroid Reset Diet, which we talk about today. Dr. Christianson is a naturopathic endocrinologist who specializes in Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, and Graves’ disease. He is also the doctor who had a tremendous role in my own path to remission. He’s convinced that …
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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408: Cardiometabolic Risk, Lipoproteins and Metabolic Disorders With Dr. William Cromwell
00:55:56
This episode goes deep on something called cardiometabolic risk, understanding lipoproteins and metabolic disorders. I’m here with Dr. William Cromwell, who is the chief of the Lipoprotein and Metabolic Disorders Institute in Raleigh, North Carolina, and who is one of the foremost experts in the world on these topics. I think this is a really …
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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407: Working Toward Financial Independence and Time Freedom With Joe DiSanto
01:05:41
Today we’re talking about an often overlooked aspect of health, which is financial health. Statistically, financial woes are one of the top five stressors for many Americans. And we know stress can have a big impact on our sleep, our immune system, and of course our happiness. Enter Joe DiSanto, creator of the blog “Play …
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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406: The Case for Keto: Rethinking Obesity and Weight Loss With Gary Taubes
00:59:50
Gary Taubes is an award-winning scientist, health journalist, and author. You may know his books Good Calories, Bad Calories and Why We Get Fat. Now he has a new book called The Case for Keto that really deep dives into the data about the unprecedented epidemics of chronic disease, obesity, and diabetes in our society. Especially with everything going …
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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405: Eat Smarter: How to Use Food to Reboot Your Metabolism With Shawn Stevenson
01:10:51
Shawn Stevenson is back! You remember him from one of our most popular episodes ever. As a mom I always knew sleep was important, but it wasn’t until I met Shawn that I realized just how crucial it is for our health. Shawn has revolutionized the field of sleep hygiene and sleep health. His book Sleep …
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Dec 31, 2020 |
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404: Understanding Mast Cell Activation and Histamine Intolerance With Dr. Beth O’Hara
01:02:28
Today’s topic may not be one we think about every day, but unfortunately there are probably more and more people who are dealing with these conditions. I’m talking about mast cell activation and histamine intolerance with Dr. Beth O’Hara, who’s a Functional Naturopath specializing in this area. Beth is the founder and owner of Mast …
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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403: Whew! 2020 in Review + Experiments, Highlights, and Systems for 2021
00:54:23
Wow… what a crazy 525,600 minutes this year has been! For many of us, the intense challenges of 2020 have been a rollercoaster, a teacher, a frustration, and a very very long 12 months. I know my year didn’t match the plans I made, and maybe some of you are feeling the same way. Instead …
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Dec 24, 2020 |
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402: How to Use Glucose as a Continuous Health Marker for Metabolic Health With Dr. Casey Means of Levels
01:13:39
Lately you’ve probably seen me experimenting with a continuous glucose monitor on my arm. I have learned so much from just one month of tracking that I was eager to go deeper. Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician and the chief medical officer and co-founder of a company called Levels. They make a continuous …
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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401: Rethinking Education to Set Our Kids Up for Success With Jesse Elder
01:07:21
This episode is about one of my favorite topics: how we can set our kids up for success in an increasingly technological world. And I’m here with one of my favorite people to talk about this topic with, Jesse Elder. He is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur working on creating resources for families that help …
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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400th Episode: My Mental Models and 8 Rules for Life
01:13:00
Here we are… episode 400 of the Wellness Mama Podcast! It’s hard to believe I’ve been recording these for so long, and I’m so honored and grateful that you would share your most valuable resource, your time, with me and my guests over these past five years. This episode is a little bit different. It’s …
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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399: Chronic Pain: What’s Wrong With the Normal Approach and How to Fix It With Dr. Yoni Whitten
01:09:20
I’m here with Dr. Yoni Whitten, who is an expert on chronic pain. He’s a lifelong athlete who is no stranger to the physical and mental ailments that can hold us back. He is well-known for his program, Pain Fix Protocol, which blends the latest in scientific research with essential concepts from the field of …
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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398: Sauna Use to Increase Lifespan, Improve Thyroid, Detox Safely, and More With Sauna Fix
01:10:20
As you probably know, sauna use has been a really important part of my own recovery journey. It’s something I do at least three or four days a week without fail. I recently found a really intriguing budget-friendly sauna option when I met the researcher behind it, Eileen Durfee. Eileen is a former nuclear power engineer …
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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397: Can Normal Thyroid Function Return by Avoiding Iodine With Dr. Alan Christianson
00:54:07
I’m here with someone I deeply admire and I’m incredibly grateful for. Dr. Alan Christianson is a naturopathic endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid function and specifically Hashimoto’s (which I had) as well as hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease. Dr. Christianson was actually the first doctor to diagnose me (correctly) and guide me to my recovery. He’s …
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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396: A Better Way to Connect With Small, Sustainable Farms, and Agriculture With LAEF
00:45:20
This episode is about a clever way one entrepreneur connects people directly with their local food economies to save money, get more nutritious food, and support small family farmers. I’m here with Matthew Barnes, who’s the co-founder of LAEF, which is short for Local Agriculture Expansion Foundation. In a nutshell, LAEF is a free payment …
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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395: Gratitude and Silver Linings of This Year – Thanksgiving Podcast
00:40:07
It’s been such a tough year for many people, and Thanksgiving is bound to feel different for many of us. In tough and uncertain times, it’s easy to focus on the negative… but what’s the benefit in that? In this Thanksgiving podcast, I share the lessons I’ve learned through all of this, including reinventing many …
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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394: The Carnivore Code, Plant Toxins, and Optimal Protein With Dr. Paul Saladino
01:15:10
Today I have the pleasure of welcoming a much-requested guest, Dr. Paul Saladino of “The Carnivore Code” fame. He’s a double board certified doctor with a controversial claim: vegetables aren’t as good for you as you think! Dr. Saladino goes deep on how he used a meat-only diet to reverse autoimmune issues, chronic inflammation, mental health …
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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393: Fish Oil, Nature’s Real Superfoods, and Strengthening Immunity With Nora Gedgaudas
01:14:58
We’re back for a second episode with Nora Gedgaudas, who is a board-certified nutritional consultant and a clinical neurofeedback specialist. She has over 20 years of clinical experience and she’s also an extremely detailed researcher. I always love to hear her thoughts on controversial health topics since she goes deep and leaves no stone unturned. …
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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392: Understanding Genetics vs Epigenetics: How Genes Work Like Dominos and What Yours Are Telling You With Dr. Lynch of StrateGene
01:14:23
I am thrilled to say today I’m sitting down for round two with Dr. Ben Lynch, one of my favorite experts on genetics and epigenetics. He’s going to give us some very practical, useful tips on supporting your health by paying attention to your genes, and how to teach your kids to do this too. …
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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391: Using Detailed Health Journaling and Mindset Shifts to Heal With Sarah Kay Hoffman
00:47:25
Over the last few years, I have shared more about my own health journey and how I truly had to figure out my own individualized approach to health. I saw benefits from other systems — paleo, AIP, keto — but it wasn’t until I found a personalized approach that everything started to change. It can …
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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390: How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kids for Success With Julie Lythcott-Haims
01:04:28
I’m here with Julie Lythcott-Haims, who is the author of The New York Times best-selling book How to Raise an Adult. It’s one of my favorite books and I think her message is incredibly, incredibly important. I’m so excited to have her on today to share her perspective because Julie is a mom (and also …
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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389: Addressing the Root Cause of Eczema, Allergies and Asthma With Dr. Nelli Gluzman
00:58:55
I’m here with Dr. Nelli Gluzman, the founder and head physician at Blossom Pediatrics, a practice dedicated to helping families address the root cause of common childhood illnesses and problems. As with so many guests I met on the podcast, Dr. Nelli’s story started with trying to help someone close to her — her own …
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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388: Balanced Hormones, Micronutrients, and the Thermo Diet With Christopher Walker
01:09:52
Christopher Walker is the CEO and co-founder of an amazing health company called UMZU. He also authored and created The Thermo Diet, a provocative new nutrition and health program. Today he shares his incredible story, from performing surgery on a patient at the age of 16, to his own brain tumor diagnosis at the age of …
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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387: Ask Katie Anything: Protein, Supplements, Sleep, Parenting, and Shoes
00:54:18
You all ask so many great questions that I like to do a solo episode once in a while to answer some of the things on your mind. Of course I’m not a doctor, but I am a mom who’s been totally immersed in health for the last 15 years! As for today’s topics, I’ve …
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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386: What the Current Data Says About Viral Risk, Immune Function, and Herd Immunity With Dr. Chris Masterjohn PhD
01:14:49
This episode has been a long time coming, but I knew it was important to make sure we had reliable data available first! Now that some studies have come out, it’s time for a deep dive into COVID and who better to walk us through it than one of the researchers I highly, highly respect …
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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385: Root Canals, Wisdom Teeth, Remineralizing Teeth, and More With Dr. Kelly Blodgett
01:01:06
This episode is about one of my favorite research topics, oral health. I’m here with Dr. Kelly Blodgett, a recognized leader in holistic dentistry. Dr. Kelly has a fascinating and integrative approach to common dental health questions on topics like root canals, wisdom teeth, remineralizing teeth, gum disease, and a lot more. And some of …
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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384: Building a Village, Creating Strong Relationships & Biohacking Tips With Michael Trainer
01:04:27
My guest today is Michael Trainer, a biohacker and social impact entrepreneur making a huge difference in the world. He is the co-creator of Global Citizen, a movement dedicated to ending extreme poverty. He’s also the creator of Peak Mind, which brings together thought leaders to inspire a new vision of leadership. As you can …
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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383: Resilience, Mitochondrial Health, Peptides, and Smart Supplementation With World’s Leading Biochemist Shawn Wells
01:18:00
Shawn Wells is one of the most sought-out nutritional biochemists in the world, as well as an expert on biohacking and health optimization. Known as the “world’s best formulator,” he’s been responsible for creating over 500 supplements, foods, beverages, and cosmeceuticals. He’s also a chief clinical dietitian with over a decade of clinical experience. I …
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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382: World Renowned Mindset Expert on High Performance and Setting Our Kids Up for Success With Elliot Roe
00:56:33
In life, mindset is half the battle — especially when parenting! This episode is all about specific ways we can improve mindset in our homes and set our kids up for success in life. Elliot Roe is a world-renowned performance coach who works with Olympian athletes, Hollywood actors, Wall Street traders, entrepreneurs, and leaders in …
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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381: How to Protect Indoor Air Quality From Viruses, Contaminants and Smoke With Peter Spiegel of AirDoctor
00:55:59
With viruses and now smoke from wildfires across much of the nation, air quality is an incredibly important topic. My heart goes out to any of you listening or reading who are in the path of these fires or affected by smoke. I’m here with Peter Spiegel, who is an entrepreneur, inventor, wellness expert, and …
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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380: How to Use CARs: My Secret for Mobility and Strength (+ HRV, FRC & Kinstretch) With Hunter Cook
01:20:37
I’m so glad to welcome my friend Hunter Cook back to the show today, because he’s a big reason why I’m more flexible and healthy today than I have been in a long time. Hunter and I became close friends when I visited Finland with Four Sigmatic, which was easy to do since he’s such …
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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379: Why Your Home Isn’t As Non-Toxic As You Think (& How to Fix It) With Kelly Love of Branch Basics
01:02:16
It may not be pleasant to think about, but chances are our homes probably aren’t as non-toxic as we’d like them to be. Modern carpets, paints, furniture, and cleaners all contribute to the problem, and it can feel like there’s not much we can do. Enter Kelly Love, one of the cofounders of Branch Basics …
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Oct 01, 2020 |
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378: Q&A: Health on a Budget, Virtual Schooling, Screen Time, Self Care, Eczema & Giving Blood
00:56:18
Today we’re going to switch things up and have a Q&A episode to cover some of the great questions I get from all of you. We’ll cover some timely topics like virtual schooling and homeschooling on a budget, as well as health-related topics I have been talking about for a while, like why I make …
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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377: How to Overcome Stress, Cravings & Weight Gain With The Watkins Method
00:50:31
During quarantine, I’ve heard from many of you asking for help with cravings and weight gain caused by stress and the emotional toll all of this is taking. To that end I brought in Brittany Watkins, one of my favorite people for advice on natural ways to stop emotional eating, control food cravings, and end …
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Sep 24, 2020 |
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376: How to Use Everyday Activities to Rewire the Brain for Calmer Kids With Brain Harmony
00:57:43
She’s back! If you listened to her other podcast episode, you already know how much I love Carol Garner-Houston. Her ideas have influenced me as a parent and homeschool teacher, not to mention in business. Carol is a licensed occupational therapist who has been helping adults and children for the last 25 years. She is …
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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375: How to Breathe the Right Way (& Why It Matters!) With Max Gomez From Breathwrk
00:46:49
It wasn’t one of the first health hacks I tried, but it’s impossible to ignore the stress-reducing benefits of using the breath to calm the body. Max Gomez is my guest today, and he’s the co-founder and CEO of Breathwrk, a wellness company dedicated to teaching people breathing exercises for stress reduction, anti-anxiety, and more …
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Sep 17, 2020 |
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374: Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat (& Methane Explained) With Diana Rodgers
00:59:45
This episode is a must listen, I would say, especially for women and moms. I’m here with Diana Rogers, who is a licensed, registered dietician with a focus on real foods. She’s the host of the “Sustainable Dish” podcast, a mom of two, and an internationally recognized speaker on topics like sustainability, social justice, animal …
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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373: Why Sunlight Is As Important As Nutrition and Exercise for Health & Lifespan With Ari Whitten
01:24:10
This episode brings back one of my favorite guests, and one of your favorites as well, because he is one of the most requested repeat guests. I’m here with Ari Whitten, best-selling author and founder of the Energy Blueprint. I have a tremendous amount of respect for his research and look to him for guidance …
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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372: Why Olive Oil Is My Health Secret With Kasandrinos International
00:40:17
I recently wrote about how olive oil has become my main dietary source of fat since I took a gene test that showed I don’t do well with saturated fat. Tony is the man behind my favorite brand of olive oil, Kasandrinos International, which he single-sources through family farms in Greece. In this episode we’ll …
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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371: How Eating More Protein Will Transform Your Metabolism w/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
00:57:51
I’m here with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a Washington University fellowship-trained physician in nutritional science and geriatrics, and she’s board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulation. She also walks the walk. She is in incredible shape. She’s also a mom. And has what seems to be endless energy. And she works closely with special ops …
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Sep 03, 2020 |
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370: Creating a Profitable Business (& Why Now Is the Best Time!) With Ryan Moran
00:59:45
Today we’re talking all about finances, side hustles, and entrepreneurship — what you need to know and why this is best time (maybe ever) to start a new venture. I’m here with Ryan Moran, founder of Capitalism.com, a site that teaches entrepreneurs to build businesses and invest. Ryan shares how he turned a $600 investment into …
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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369: Lessons From Gaining & Losing 75 Pounds of Fat With Fit2Fat2Fit Drew Manning
00:50:08
This episode is so much fun! Today I’m talking to someone who has gained and lost 70 pounds and who is about to do it again. Drew Manning is the New York Times bestselling author of the book Fit2Fat2Fit. He writes about his experiment that went viral online where he gained and then lost a …
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Aug 27, 2020 |
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368: Finding Joy, Developing Intuition, & Asking Empowering Questions With Joy Martina
00:55:54
Dr. Joy Martina is my guest today and I credit her as a key part of my own personal growth in the last few years. She is a psychic psychologist with an incredible ability to help people see into themselves and find their own key for transformation. Dr. Joy teaches super practical, easy-to-use ways to …
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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367: Creating Your Tribe: Micro-Communities for School, Activities, & Social Support
00:36:04
It’s certainly no secret that school looks different for many of us this year. (In fact pretty much everything looks different!) In a recent podcast episode with our managing editor, Carrie, she and I walked through some of our best homeschool systems and tips, to offer encouragement to any other homeschool families or virtual schooling families, …
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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366: The Man Who Forgot to Die on Remembering to Live With Khalil Rafati
01:06:25
I’m here with Khalil Rafati, one of my favorite speakers and authors. He’s also an entrepreneur (are you surprised?!) and owns a chain of juice and smoothie bars I love, SunLife Organics. Khalil also owns Riviera Recovery, a transitional living facility for drug addicts and alcoholics, and this is a project of his for a …
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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365: Why What We Put on Our Bodies Matters So Much and CBD Science With Jessica Assaf of Prima
00:53:40
I am here today with Jessica Assaf, co-founder and the chief education officer at Prima, a company doing many of the same things in a different industry. She’s been a leading advocate for her safe beauty products and corporate accountability since she was fifteen. Since then she’s graduated from Harvard Business School and become an award-winning …
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Aug 13, 2020 |
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364: Mindset Strategies to Survive and Thrive as a Homeschooling, Working Parent With Carrie Husse
01:13:41
Carrie Husse is the editorial mastermind behind the content on Wellness Mama and a homeschooling mom of three. She made the jump from a career in print book publishing to serve as managing editor at Wellness Mama and we’re all forever grateful that she did! Like my family, Carrie and her husband both work from …
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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363: Mind Body Green on Mental Health, Micro-Communities, & 80/20 Personalized Wellness
00:57:35
I’m so glad I get to sit down today with Colleen Wachob, the co-founder and co-CEO of MindBodyGreen, one of my all-time favorite health resources. Colleen graduated from Stanford University with degrees in international relations and Spanish and spent 10 years working at Fortune 500 companies like Gap, Walmart, and Amazon. We touch on a …
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Aug 06, 2020 |
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362: A Cardiologist Takes on Common Health Myths With Dr. Jack Wolfson
01:15:14
We haven’t talked about heart health on the podcast in a while, but this is an incredibly important topic for women! Board-certified cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson joins me today to talk about how nutrition, lifestyle, and supplements can help protect and improve long-term cardiac health. During our interview, we bust some common myths and misconceptions …
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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361: Homeschooling and Raising Entrepreneurs With Nathan Barry
01:01:48
I am here with Nathan Barry, a friend of mine and also the founder of a business called ConvertKit which powers the email and newsletter that many of you subscribe to. He like me was homeschooled and dropped out of college. He now runs a hundred million dollar company. In this episode, we delve into …
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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360: Four Questions to Change Your Life & Doing The Work With Byron Katie
00:56:43
I’m here today with Byron Katie, one of my favorite authors and speakers on the topics of mindset, parenting, and about a million other things. She is the author of many books including Loving What Is, I Need Your Love – Is That True?, A Thousand Names for Joy and, A Mind at Home with Itself. In …
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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359: All About Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum, and Avoiding Mom Burnout With Midwife Diana Spalding From Motherly
00:54:38
This episode is about all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, but not in the usual way. Instead of just focusing on baby, we are taking a close look at our journey as moms through of all these life-changing stages. My guest is Diana Spalding, a digital educator and editor at Motherly. She also happens to …
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Jul 23, 2020 |
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358: A Practical Guide to CBD and Medicinal Mushrooms With The Rebel’s Apothecary
00:54:19
I’m here with Jenny Sansouci, author of The Rebel’s Apothecary and an expert on all things cannabis, CBD, and mushrooms. These may sound like controversial or off-the-wall topics, but they are actually increasingly relevant in the research right now. Now that they are more widely available than ever, I thought they would be important to talk about …
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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357: HPV: How to Support the Body to Recover Naturally With Dr. Doni Wilson
01:08:08
In this episode, we’re wading into a controversial area that parents are very concerned about, based on the number of emails and comments I get on the topic. Today we’re tackling HPV or Human Papillomavirus from all the possible angles, from vaccination to root cause approaches. Since I don’t have personal experience within this area, I’m …
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Jul 16, 2020 |
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356: How to Improve Your Health Based on Genetics With Joe Cohen From SelfDecode
00:57:23
Joe Cohen won the lottery on bad genes. From childhood he suffered from all kinds of inflammation, fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety, depression, and many other issues his doctors couldn’t seem to sort out. Frustrated by the lack of good information and tools, he threw himself into experimentation and self-learning to improve his health like many …
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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355: What You Need to Know About Cavities, Gum Disease, and TMJ With Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer
00:47:22
This episode was a fun one for me because I have been an amateur dental researcher for over a decade now. I’m so obsessed with oral health that I even developed and launched my own toothpaste! My guest is Dr. Thomas Birkenhauer, a personal friend of mine and actually my dentist. In fact I now …
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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354: How to Upgrade Your Brain and Learn Anything Faster With Limitless Author Jim Kwik
01:04:47
Jim Kwik taught me how to speed read, one of the most valuable skills I have ever mastered. Now he’s back on the show today to talk to us about how to upgrade your brain and learn anything faster! And his story is incredible. After a childhood brain injury, teachers gave him little hope and …
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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353: A Chat With My Husband: Healthy Living, Working Together, Parenting & Random Things in the Name of Health
01:07:34
Today you get the real inside scoop as I sit down with my husband Seth for a long-awaited podcast chat. He’s the mastermind of all things tech behind the Wellness Mama website and podcast, an avid outdoorsman, and I couldn’t do what I do without him! Obviously and most importantly we also tackle the business …
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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352: How Protein Improves Metabolism and Health With Billy Bosch From Iconic Protein
00:42:03
Today on the podcast we’re talking all about protein: how much do we need, what kind do we need, and how can know our kids are getting enough! I’m here with my friend Billy Bosch, the founder of ICONIC Protein, who knows this area inside and out. We’ll explain exactly how protein works as a …
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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351: A Parent’s Guide to Precocious Puberty & How to Slow It Down With Dr. Anne Marie Fine
01:11:04
I have a pre-teen daughter now and it’s a whole new world! I’ve been thinking a lot about today’s topic, which is how modern toxins and lifestyle affects our kids during puberty. Dr. Anne-Marie Fine is an award-winning researcher and expert on this topic. She founded a forward-thinking health company called IAMFINE, based on her personal …
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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350: The Three Pillars of Healing to Become Your Best Self With Danette May
00:52:58
Danette May has an incredible story of healing and a complete mindset and lifestyle shift. She’s the best selling author of a book called The Rise as well as seven health and fitness books and programs. Danette brought all of her experiences together to cofound a company called Mindful Health. Today I’ll also share some of …
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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349: How to Be Your Best in High Stress Situations With Former Army Ranger and CIA Agent Jeff Banman
00:58:39
I’m pretty sure every one of us has experienced some level of high stress, especially these days! I am here with Jeff Banman, a former firefighter, U.S. Army Ranger, and CIA Counter-terrorism Operator. He’s made a career of studying successful people and discovering which variables allow them to survive or even thrive in stressful situations. Jeff …
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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348: How to Minimize Your Exposure to Toxins & Effective Detox Protocols With Dr. Sandison From Neurohacker
00:57:57
Today we’re going deep on two very important topics in today’s modern world: toxins and detox. I’m here with Dr. Heather Sandison, the founder and medical director of the North County Natural Medicine Clinic and founder of Neurohacker and Marama, a unique residential care facility for the elderly. Dr. Sandison specializes in brain health, especially …
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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347: The Neuroscience of Calm During Stressful Times With Dr. David Rabin
00:58:34
In a time when we all probably feel more stress and uncertainty than usual, I invited Dr. David Rabin back for a second episode. Dr. Rabin has made a science of developing simple, non-invasive measures to better handle common emotional states like anxiety, stress, isolation, and overwhelm. During his research at the University of Pittsburgh, …
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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346: Sulforaphane: The “Broccoli Molecule” That Slows Aging, Fights Cancer, & Boosts Immune Health With BrocElite
00:54:38
Years ago, one of the things my doctor recommended for my Hashimoto’s was to start incorporating broccoli sprouts into my diet. He explained that they contain a compound called sulforaphane with incredible protective health benefits. To get sulforaphane I’ve been growing and eating broccoli sprouts routinely (in a hot broccoli and mustard smoothie for maximum …
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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345: How to Use Circadian Fasting to Improve Health & Slow Aging With Dr. Amy Shah
00:56:17
Dr. Amy Shah is back by popular demand! This is no surprise to me as I know what a wealth of information she is. Dr. Amy is a double board-certified doctor and nutrition expert with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard University. She also has an extensive background in internal medicine and allergy and immunology, …
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Jun 04, 2020 |
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344: Get Your Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Yelling, or Losing Control With Amy From Positive Parenting Solutions
01:02:47
Calling all parents… this episode is 100% dedicated to you! Today I’m having a heart to heart with Amy McCready, creator of Positive Parenting Solutions, on the subject of kids, discipline, and peaceful parenting. She is here with some priceless wisdom to help us figure out how to get our kids to listen without nagging …
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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343: How to Balance Neurotransmitters Naturally With Dr. Ann-Marie Barter
00:52:35
Today we’re about to get an amazing education in neurotransmitters, those very important chemical messengers in our brains. Balancing neurotransmitters through natural methods is an important part of Dr. Ann-Marie Barter’s work in her practice in Colorado. Dr. Ann uses a combination of functional blood chemistry analysis, nutrition, applied kinesiology, and other natural remedies with …
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May 28, 2020 |
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342: How to Use Enzymes to Help Digestion & Autoimmune Issues With Steve Wright
00:57:59
Just when you think we’ve touched on every health topic possible, something new and exciting comes up! I’m here with Steven Wright, a medical engineer, Kalish Functional Institute graduate, and expert in an emerging area of gut health: enzymes! It turns out they don’t just help with digestion but also with a whole list of …
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May 25, 2020 |
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341: Q&A With Katie: Motivation, Magnesium, Homeschooling & Parenting Teens
01:02:21
I’m coming to you solo today to answer your most frequently asked questions, and you asked some great ones! I’ll be giving a long-awaited update on how (and why) we homeschool, whether our food rules still apply as our kids get older, and what I’m learning as I start to parent teenagers! Hopefully what I share …
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May 21, 2020 |
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340: My Son Talks Entrepreneurship, Homeschooling, Sustainability, and His Cookbook Chef Junior
00:58:49
Today’s episode is a special one for me, because I am here with my oldest son, Anthony, to talk about a project he has worked really hard on the past couple of years: a cookbook by kids and for kids called Chef Junior, scheduled to release May 19th! We also answer many of the questions …
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May 18, 2020 |
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339: Healing Trauma, Releasing Shame, Finding Joy & Becoming a Super Attractor With Gabrielle Bernstein
00:50:41
The last two years have been a journey for me as I worked through a past trauma to get to a new point of inner healing. The result? I feel happier in my skin and even enjoyed a dramatic 80-pound weight loss as everything else came into balance. One of the heroes I looked up …
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May 14, 2020 |
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338: From Autoimmune Disease to Thriving Health With Ryan Lee
00:45:50
My guest Ryan Lee is a dad of 4 and a super inspiring figure in the health and business world. He created REWIND, a delicious plant-based bar that is one of my go-to healthy snacks. He’s here today to not only talk about that, but about everything from time management to parenting to strategies for …
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May 11, 2020 |
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337: Science-Backed Strategies for Happiness Even During Stressful Times (With Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos of The Happiness Lab)
00:50:26
Does getting what we want make us happy? Or is making our own happiness help us get what we want? That’s just one of the many questions Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University, is here to talk about today. After observing a disturbing level of unhappiness and anxiety among her college students, …
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May 07, 2020 |
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336: How to Grow Sprouts in Your Kitchen for Nutritious and Inexpensive Food With Doug Evans
00:55:01
Fresh produce you can grow on your kitchen counter in a matter of days? Yes please! Doug Evans learned everything you could ever want to know about sprouting by learning to live off the food grid on his desert property in California. He learned so much he wrote The Sprout Book to share the benefits of …
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May 04, 2020 |
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335: How the Food Industry Preys on Children & How to Fix It (With Dr. Mark Hyman)
00:50:49
Dr. Mark Hyman is one of the most celebrated and widely recognized health leaders today. He’s back on the podcast today to talk about how the food industry is targeting our children, and what we can do as moms to fight back. From school lunches to what we put on the dinner table, there are …
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Apr 30, 2020 |
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334: Why We Need Salt (& How Much) With Robb Wolf
00:48:49
We’re used to seeing health fads come and go, but one that I think is increasingly important for women to pay attention to is salt and sodium intake. Many of us were raised to think low sodium was good for the heart and for blood pressure, but Robb Wolf is here to say that we …
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Apr 27, 2020 |
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333: How to Scale Up and Be a Thought Leader With Denise Brosseau
00:35:19
I’ve always said that women, especially moms, have so much power to create exponential change in the world. We’re going to talk through that concept today and get advice on how to channel our efforts in some very practical and also visionary ways. My guest Denise Brosseau created her own business teaching women how to …
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Apr 23, 2020 |
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332: An Eastern, Ancient Traditional Approach to Health & Longevity With Simon Cheng of Pique Tea
00:46:57
We hear some incredible health stories on this podcast, and today is no exception! After a decade of very poor health, Simon Cheng found himself celebrating his 30th birthday with a tube of antibiotics connected directly to his heart valve. He said, “Enough is enough” and changed his life dramatically. Today we’re going deep into Simon’s personal …
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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331: Rethinking Health: 8 Predictive Biomarkers for Lifetime Health With Russell Jaffe
00:59:36
The longer I study health, the more I’m convinced: health is highly personal and there is no “one-size-fits-all” health prescription. The problem is, how do you know where you stand? Dr. Russell Jaffe, MD and PhD, is pretty much my dream guest. He went from a full conventional medicine background at the National Institute for …
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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330: Science-Backed Practical Strategies for Immunity & Decreased Viral Threat With Dr. Ken Brown
01:13:44
This timely episode focuses on what we can all do to help support immune health and fortify the body against viruses at this crucial time in history. It may surprise you that I’ve asked not an infectious disease specialist but a gastroenterologist to talk to us about this subject. Dr. Ken Brown is on the …
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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329: How to Slow Aging, Fight Inflammation, & Improve Cellular Signaling With Brian Dixon
00:53:44
While there’s plenty of things I like about getting older, it’s definitely a goal of mine to stay flexible, strong, and healthy as I age. This is how we’re approaching the topic of anti-aging today — not so much lines and wrinkles, but going deeper to how we can slow the aging process, fight inflammation, …
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Apr 09, 2020 |
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328: How to Live Fearlessly and Work Through Roadblocks With Rhonda Britten
00:57:36
Today’s episode is going to be all about the mental and emotional side of health, which I’ve learned plays a powerful role in overall physical health. I’m here with the fascinating and Emmy Award-winning Rhonda Britten. You may have seen her a few times on Oprah guest sharing her own tragic and inspiring story of …
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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327: Optimizing Gut Health to Keep the Immune System Strong With Tina Anderson
00:49:52
We’re bringing you a bit of a “special edition” episode today by taking some time to really talk about all that is going on in the world. There are practical and evidence-based strategies and supplements that I’m using to focus on gut and immune health right now and to keep my family, hopefully, safe and …
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Apr 02, 2020 |
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326: The Catastrophic Consequences of Sitting Too Much and What to Do About It With Dr. Turner Osler
00:50:27
The average American spends 8 hours a day sitting… just let that sink in… If there’s anything we spend that much time doing, we should be sure we know what it’s doing to our bodies! Dr. Turner Osler, a retired academic trauma surgeon turned research epidemiologist, who has published over 300 peer-reviewed medical papers, is …
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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325: Hashimoto’s Update: How I Got to Remission & What I Do to Maintain
00:48:32
Today I’m going to give you all an update on my decade-long journey with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, one of the reasons I got into health and started a blog and a podcast. I’ll revisit from beginning to end all of the steps I tried, what worked and what didn’t work, and where I currently am with …
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Mar 26, 2020 |
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324: Increasing Immunity Naturally & Skincare From the Inside Out With Four Sigmatic
00:45:58
My favorite superfood mushroom coffee company, Four Sigmatic, launched a skincare line that is so clean you can actually eat them! I’ve asked Four Sigmatic founder Tero Isokauppila to come back and tell us everything he knows about natural skin care today, from products to diet to superfoods that nourish skin from the inside out. This …
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Mar 23, 2020 |
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323: How to Have a Genius Life Using Four Key Pillars of Health With Max Lugavere
01:07:22
I just love today’s interview, since it’s not often you get to talk to someone who is a filmmaker, best selling author, and renowned health and science journalist all in one! Max Lugavere is the host of the iTunes podcast “The Genius Life” and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Genius Foods: Become …
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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322: A Common-Sense Approach to Coronavirus & COVID-19 with Pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song
01:04:22
As we are all well aware, a world-wide pandemic called the coronavirus or COVID-19 has turned the lives of millions upside down. We are literally flooded with information but still have detailed questions about our day-to-day decisions that seem to go unanswered. Dr. Elisa Song, MD, is a pediatrician and functional medicine expert who is …
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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321: Detoxification, Mitochondrial Health, Biophysics, and Figuring Out Your Optimal With Caleb Jennings
00:57:50
Caleb Jennings is a former extreme sports athlete with an incredible background. After sustaining an injury that ended his career, he set out on the path of holistic biohacking, trying anything and everything to get better. Today, he’s a world-renowned health coach and expert in health at the micro-cellular level. There’s so much we could …
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Mar 12, 2020 |
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320: Coffee: Everything You Need to Know – With Andrew Salisbury of Purity Coffee
00:51:31
This episode is all about one of my favorite drinks (no, not wine)… coffee! Today we are going answer the perennial question of whether coffee is good for you or not. For help I’ve asked Andrew Salisbury, founder of over 14 companies in the last 25 years, to tell us about his latest (and my …
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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319: Everything You Need to Know About the Keto Diet With Dr. Dominic D’Agostino
01:01:44
The keto diet has been sweeping the health world for quite a while now, but I still get so many questions about whether this high fat, low carb diet approach is really healthy for women. Lucky for us, I’m here now with one of the top experts in the world on the topic, whose research …
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Mar 05, 2020 |
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318: Fecal Microbiota Transfer (FMT) for Gut Health and Autism
00:55:48
If you don’t know what FMT is, you’re not alone! This is a new and cutting-edge treatment, and one that might make you a little squeamish. Dr. Jason Klop, who has been working in the field of digestive health and microbiome restoration for many years, is here to talk about his extensive experience with FMT …
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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317: Tackling Insomnia, Anxiety, Weight, and Hormones Naturally With Esther Blum
01:01:06
Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian and High Performance Coach who has helped thousands of women permanently lose weight, eliminate the need for medication, lose stubborn belly fat, and reverse chronic illness. You may have seen her on Dr. Oz, The Today Show, or Fox News Live. She is also the bestselling author of Cavewomen …
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Feb 27, 2020 |
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316: 17 Practical Time-Saving Systems for Parents (& How I “Get It All Done”)
01:14:41
Hands down, the question I’m asked the most is how I “get it all done.” It’s true — with six kids, homeschooling, running several businesses, and prioritizing health, I have a lot on my plate. The truth is, there was a time not so long ago when I nearly dropped all of the plates I …
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Feb 24, 2020 |
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315: Mindfulness for Moms With Ziva Meditation’s Emily Fletcher
00:52:05
My guest today is Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and author of the best-selling book Stress Less. Emily really caught my attention when we were chatting at an event about meditation. Meditating has never been the easiest thing for me, but something she said that day stuck with me. She said we meditate not to get …
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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314: Why We Need Meat (& So Does the Planet) With Anya Fernald
00:55:37
A look at the recipes on my blog shows that I consider meat to be an important part of a healthy diet. I realize this stance can be highly controversial given the poor diet, environment, and climate impact of commercial meat-raising practices. This is why I asked Anya Fernald — a leader in the high …
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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313: The Tapping Solution to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Pain With Nick Ortner
00:59:35
I’m here today with Nick Ortner, the CEO of The Tapping Solution, a company with a mission to bring tapping to the mainstream. What is tapping, you ask? Think of it as modern psychology meets ancient Chinese acupressure, but self-administered in the comfort of your home. I use it during times of stress or when …
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Feb 13, 2020 |
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312: What to Expect & How to Prepare for Menopause with Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs
00:54:36
Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs is a board-certified family and functional medicine physician with 22 years of clinical training and experience. I met Dr. Lyla when she joined SteadyMD, which I’ve shared about before. I knew I wanted to ask Dr. Lyla to be on the podcast when I learned she is an expert in women’s hormone …
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Feb 10, 2020 |
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311: Getting Unstuck From Self-Sabotage With Erin Pheil of MindFix
00:58:41
It’s so easy to get stuck in our own thoughts and insecurities, and so tough to break the cycle! Today’s episode is all about self-sabotage and how to remove mental roadblocks that are barriers to success or happiness. I am here with Erin Pheil, the founder of the MindFix Group, a program that has a …
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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310: Can Our Soils Heal Us? How Regenerative Agriculture and Home Gardens Can Improve Our Health
00:56:26
Today on the podcast we’re talking all about regenerative agriculture, what it is, and how to apply it to a home garden. By using these principles that rebuild and nourish the soil, you can grow nutrient-dense food for your family inexpensively and without a lot of time and effort. Leah Webb has worked in nutrition …
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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309: How I Overcame Trauma (and Lost 50 Pounds)
01:02:43
Today I’m opening up and sharing about my own inner journey over the past year and how that led to dramatic physical changes without major diet and exercise changes. If you’d told me a few years ago that something like that was even possible, I would not have believed you. My journey involved realizing firsthand just how connected …
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Jan 30, 2020 |
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308: How to Use Your Hormones to Your Advantage With FloLiving
01:01:08
You’ve heard me talk about the importance of optimizing our circadian rhythm with food and light, but as women there’s another rhythm we all know well… that monthly cycle that fogs our brains, gets our food cravings going, and plays havoc with our emotions! It ruins everything, right? Well, Alisa Vitti is here today to change …
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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307: Anti-Aging Skin Science From the Inside Out With Dr. Emilia Javorsky
00:45:31
The way our skin looks and feels as we age isn’t determined just by genetics, or what cream we use, or how much we stay out of the sun! In many ways it is a reflection of everything we put into our bodies. Today, Dr. Emilia Javorsky returns to the podcast to tell us how …
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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306: Dangers of Mold Exposure & How to Protect Yourself From Mold Toxicity With Ann Shippy MD
00:50:36
Dr. Ann Shippy is a powerhouse on a very important mission to help people across the world live their healthiest lives using cutting-edge science, really specific research, and genetic information to treat the root causes of disease. She left engineering to attend the University of Texas medical school and is now board-certified in internal medicine …
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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305: A Day in the Life: Wellness Mama Health Routines
01:05:44
With over 1300 posts on Wellness Mama, I think I’ve tried just about every diet, supplement, workout, and health tool out there! Today I thought I’d do something a little different and share how I’ve filtered through all that to settle on my personal health non-negotiables. My views have definitely changed on many things, while …
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Jan 16, 2020 |
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304: Ninja Warrior Travis Brewer on Movement, Gratitude, and Play
00:50:03
I met Travis Brewer on my trip to Finland with Four Sigmatic, and let’s just say he made an impression! Forget the subfreezing temperatures and snow everywhere… Travis did handstands and backflips on pretty much everything… from sleds to towers to bridges! Outside of Finland, Travis is literally a fitness ninja who is on a …
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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303: Gabby Reece on Parenting, Creating Strong Relationships, and XPT
00:54:16
It’s not every day you get to sit down with one of your personal role models! Gabrielle Reece is not only a volleyball legend but an inspirational figure for girls and women everywhere. You may already know Gabby as a former professional beach volleyball player and Nike’s first female spokeswoman, but in this episode, you’ll …
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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302: 5 Ways to Move for Improved Posture, Sleep, and Health With Align Method
01:02:38
Aaron Alexander returns with tips on how to get more movement in your life with a few simple changes in your daily routine. Aaron is a manual therapist and movement coach who helps the world’s best athletes, celebrities, and everyone in between to relieve pain, increase strength, and optimize their movement. Today we talk more …
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Jan 06, 2020 |
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301: How to Use Light to Drastically Improve Health With Matt Maruca
01:05:40
I’m here today for a fascinating conversation with Matt Maruca who is a researcher, a teacher, and an entrepreneur in the field of photobiology, or the study of how light affects health. After suffering from poor health and chronic fatigue since the age of 14, Matt chose to skip the beaten path of higher education …
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Dec 30, 2019 |
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300: A Big Announcement and Happy Holidays!
00:41:55
Happy holidays to you and your family! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. Today I’m coming to you solo to share a super exciting, big announcement about a project I have been working on for over a decade and can finally share with you! I recently co-founded a new company called Wellnesse, and we’ve …
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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299: How Serenity Kids Is Revolutionizing the Baby Food Industry
00:57:40
I am here talking with Joe and Serenity Carr, the husband and wife team that co-founded Serenity Kids Baby Food. I knew I had to help them get the word out when I heard they were making a pre-packaged baby food that was low sugar and contained plenty of healthy fats. Finally! I know moms …
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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298: Getting Back to Happy With Marc and Angel Chernoff
00:55:40
We could all use a little help when it comes to figuring out this crazy ride called life! Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with two of my favorite personal development and life hack coaches, Marc and Angel Chernoff. Because of their ideas on success and happiness (and how to combine the two) …
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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297: Why the Wahls Protocol Works for More Than MS: An Update With Dr. Terry Wahls
00:51:35
In her years of practice, Dr. Terry Wahls has helped thousands of people fight incredible odds. If you haven’t heard her story, prepare to be amazed. In 2000, Dr. Terry was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Her health deteriorated, leaving her in a wheelchair and dependent on medication. She fought back with years of medical training …
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Dec 02, 2019 |
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296: Why AI-Assisted High Intensity Training Is the Next Exercise Frontier With CAR.O.L
00:57:11
Today we’re honing in on the science of high intensity interval training, which is the science-supported idea that you can get more benefit from a short, intense workout than from a 45-minute run, if you do it right. I’m here with Ratna Singh, a mom of two and co-founder of a new startup called CAR.O.L, …
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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295: Health Foods That Are Actually Making Us Sick With Dr. Gundry of the Plant Paradox
01:01:37
I am here today with one of the most requested podcast guests ever. Dr. Steven Gundry MD is a renowned heart surgeon and four-time New York Times bestselling author and physician-scientist. He’s a leading expert on the lectin-free diet as the key to reversing disease and increasing longevity, which he explains in his book The Plant Paradox. …
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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294: Using Targeted Nutrition to Alleviate Hormone Related Issues With Dr. Chris Masterjohn
01:04:37
Chris Masterjohn is one of those people you never want to stop talking to, so although he’s been on the podcast before, my list of questions for him might be longer than the first time! Chris Masterjohn holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut and his understanding of the intricate relationship …
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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293: Functional Medicine for Families and Stress Reduction With Dr. Rick Henriksen
00:54:37
My guest Dr. Rick Henriksen is a concierge medicine doctor with SteadyMD, my favorite online source of health care for our family. Dr. Rick is also Whole 30 founder Melissa Urban’s personal physician, which means he has an in-depth understanding of how diet affects health and a functional medicine approach to solving health problems. Before coming …
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Nov 04, 2019 |
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292: Transformational Nutrition From the Inside Out With Cynthia Garcia
00:51:30
I’d call Cynthia Garcia a true mentor of mine and someone I look up to in every way. Cynthia founded the Institute of Transformational Nutrition, which is where I got my MCHC certification. I love that now I get to share her with you! Today we’re going to talk about how the key to weight …
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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291: How to Create Your Ideal Family, Career, and Life With Kion CEO Angelo Keely
00:57:17
I’m really looking forward to this conversation today! Angelo Keely is one of my most inspiring and favorite friends, and I admire him so much both personally and professionally. Angelo is the CEO of Kion, a lifestyle supplement and functional food company he founded along with Ben Greenfield. I love their coffee, energy bars, and …
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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290: Braving Dark Night of the Soul and Learning to Own Yourself With Kelly Brogan
01:11:16
Today we’re going in a different direction but it’s one more closely related to physical health than we often realize. I am here with Dr. Kelly Brogan, MD, whom you have heard from before. (See the show notes below for her first episode.) She’s board-certified in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and integrative holistic medicine and specializes …
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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289: Stoic Wisdom for Modern Life and Parenting With Ryan Holiday
01:01:12
Today’s guest, Ryan Holiday, has been on my dream list of interviews for a long time. He is the best-selling author of many books including Ego is the Enemy, The Obstacle is the Way, and his newest Stillness is the Key, along with the Daily Stoic, a book I read one page from each morning. …
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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288: Breakthrough Solutions for Anxiety, Depression and PTSD With Apollo Founder Dr. David Rabin
01:05:07
I’m going to go ahead and say it: this is one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever done to date! You definitely need an open mind for this one. We’re talking about how a breakthrough technology could change the way we manage, treat, and actually fix things like anxiety, treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and other conditions. …
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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287: How to Create and Rekindle Passion & Libido in Relationships With Susan Bratton
00:58:46
Today we take a bit of detour from the usual topics to one that is deeply personal and probably not talked about enough. We’re discussing sex, libido, and intimacy, all rolled into one… and I think we all know this can be an interesting area to navigate post-motherhood! If you don’t already know about my …
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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286: Create a Dashboard for Your Life With Dan Pardi From Human OS
01:02:49
Dr. Dan Pardi is a researcher at Stanford University in California and at Leiden University in the Netherlands who specializes in studying lifestyle factors like sleep, exercise, and diet. He is the CEO of Human OS, an app designed to take a healthy lifestyle to the next level, hour by hour. This is not your …
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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285: How to Have a Miracle Morning and Organize Your Day With Hal Elrod
01:05:31
I am a huge believer in the power of a story, and my guest today has several almost unbelievable chapters to share. Hal Elrod is known for his incredible ability to shine light on even some of the darkest tragedies, of which he’s experienced several in his own life. His book The Miracle Morning has made …
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Sep 09, 2019 |
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284: Why Healthcare Sharing May Be the Future of Medicine With KNEW Health
00:56:11
There is a huge range of opinions when it comes to discussing the current state of healthcare, but one opinion seems almost universal: something needs to change! My guest today, James Maskell, is a true innovator for positive change in the health community. He has spent over 10 years now innovating at the cross-section of functional …
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Sep 02, 2019 |
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283: A Whole-Person Approach to Health With Razi Berry
00:49:17
I have a feeling today’s episode will be especially personal and eye-opening for all of us. My guest today is my good friend, Razi Berry, who is the founder and publisher of the journal Naturopathic Doctor News & Review as well as the premier consumer-based website of naturopathic medicine, NaturalPath.net. Razi is also the host of …
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Aug 26, 2019 |
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282: An Electric Approach to Fitness, Rehabilitation, and Brain Health With NeuFit
00:45:35
Today’s fascinating guest is Garrett Salpeter, dubbed a “health engineer” by many. He invented a patented device that makes the benefits of neuro bioelectric stimulation more accessible to everyone. His system for improving the body (starting with the brain) is called NeuFit (think “neurological fitness”). This device and his program has helped people in chronic pain …
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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281: Building Resiliency, Mindset and Doing the Impossible With Joel Runyon
00:47:29
One of the best parts about hosting a podcast is meeting so many amazing people who push themselves to be their best and influence the world. My guest today, Joel Runyon, has one of those stories! Joel is the creator of one of the best paleo and keto resources out there, called Ultimate Paleo Guide …
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Aug 12, 2019 |
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280: Using Adaptogens & Herbal Supplements to Manage Stress (Even for Kids) With Gaia Herbs
00:49:24
I am here with Dr. Mary Bove, and you guys are going to love her! She’s a naturopathic doctor and midwife with advanced training in phytotherapy and herbal medicine. She practiced naturopathic family medicine and midwifery for 25 years and even authored one of the go-to references on the subject, The Encyclopedia of Natural Healing …
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Aug 05, 2019 |
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279: Making a Personalized Birth Plan With Dr. Elizabeth Pearce
00:56:43
Dr. Elizabeth Pearce is a psychologist, a childbirth educator, a doula like I am, and a mom of three. Today, we are talking about that mysterious, wonderful, and sometimes scarring experience called birth! Dr. Elizabeth is an expert on how personality and other key factors can impact your overall birth experience and outcome. She focuses …
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Jul 29, 2019 |
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278: Pet Health and Natural Remedies With Full Bucket Health
00:54:03
For many of us, pets are part of the family! Yet it can be hard to find solid information about pet health and how to be proactive in taking care of them. Enter veterinarian Dr. Rob Franklin and Full Bucket Health, a supplement company paying special attention to the gut health and digestion of dogs, …
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Jul 25, 2019 |
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277: Breast Implant Illness: What It Is & How to Heal With Diane Kazer
01:04:15
Today we are covering a much-requested topic: breast implants and how they might affect health. I am here with Diane Kazer, a pro soccer player turned functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. Many credit her as a visionary and a gamechanger in the world of women’s hormones, detox, empowerment, and leadership. Diane started the CHI Hormone Warrior …
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Jul 22, 2019 |
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276: What You Need to Know About Olive Oil With Tony Kasandrinos
00:42:40
I am here today with someone I am so impressed with on many levels, especially his time management and everything he accomplishes. I thought I was busy, but I don’t hold a candle to Tony Kasandrinos, the co-founder of Kasandrinos Olive Oil. You’ve probably heard me sing the praises of this olive oil on the …
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Jul 18, 2019 |
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275: Outer Order, Inner Calm and Happiness With Gretchen Rubin
00:53:24
I’m guessing you’ve heard of Gretchen Rubin, and if not well you’re in for a treat! She is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers Better Than Before, The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, and The Four Tendencies. We touch on all of those today and explain how these ideas …
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Jul 15, 2019 |
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274: Spirituality, Psychedelics & Circumcision: Taboo Topics With Luke Storey
01:19:00
In this episode, I am joined by Luke Storey who is a former celebrity fashion stylist turned public speaker, lifestyle design coach, thought leader, and entrepreneur. Luke has spent the past 21 years relentlessly searching the world to design his ultimate lifestyle through his extensive and sometimes even dangerous personal research and development. We’re definitely …
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Jul 11, 2019 |
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273: The Power of Movement for Mind and Body With Aaron Alexander of The Align Podcast
01:13:31
Not only is today’s guest super inspiring and incredibly fit, he has a unique take on exercise and how to align our movements to the body’s natural design. Aaron Alexander is a manual therapist and movement coach who has helped the world’s best athletes, celebrities, and everyone in between to relieve pain, increase strength, and …
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Jul 08, 2019 |
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272: Castor Oil for Digestion, Health, and Beauty With Dr. Marisol Teijeiro ND
00:56:55
Sometimes on this podcast we talk about all things poo (because it’s important!), and today is no exception. Dr. Marisol Teijeiro is a naturopathic doctor who took her own challenges with irritable bowel syndrome and created a platform with solutions to help others. Her patients have affectionately and humorously crowned her “Queen of Thrones,” a …
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Jul 04, 2019 |
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271: How to Calm Your Hormones and Stop Being Hangry With Sarah Fragoso
00:56:32
Today should be an extra fun interview! Sarah Fragoso is an international best-selling author of five books and founder of the Everyday Paleo brand. She is one of the first people I connected with when I started blogging years ago, and I used to actually guest write on her blog, so we’ve been friends for …
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Jul 01, 2019 |
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270: You Don’t Need More Sleep, You Need Better Sleep With ChiliPad
00:54:32
Today on the podcast we’re going to talk about some ways to really, really drastically improve your sleep! Tara Youngblood has spent over 10,000 hours studying how and why we sleep, and how to do it better. Applying her analytical skills from her physics and engineering background, Tara’s passion is to shape the future of …
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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269: Kombucha Questions Answered: Alcohol, Candida, Pregnancy, and More With Kombucha Kamp
00:47:14
I’m here today with a friend of mine who has been here before and I know you’re going to love to hear from her again. Hannah Crum, aka “The Kombucha Mamma,” pioneered Kombucha Kamp, an education workshop everyone interested in fermented foods should take. It started in 2004 out of her Los Angeles kitchen. Now, …
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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268: Tildet Varon on Positive Parenting & Effective Family Communication
00:50:17
Can you say you are blessed with stress? No? I’m not sure I could either, but my guest today makes it her motto! Tildet Varon is a talented speaker and inner mastery specialist. She teaches individuals and companies all over the world to achieve success and maximize their potential. Today, Tildet shares her personal story …
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Jun 20, 2019 |
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267: Solving Joint Pain & Why Sports Aren’t Good for Kids With Hunter Fitness
01:15:54
Hunter Cook of Hunter Fitness became a close friend when I visited Finland this year with Four Sigmatic. Ever since, I have been implementing his systems and at this point I am totally sold on his approach to mobility training and overall physical health. Today we’re covering all things joint health — how they function, …
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Jun 17, 2019 |
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266: Decoding Skin Health, Eczema, Acne, and More With Jennifer Fugo
00:57:05
Jennifer Fugo is a clinical nutritionist empowering women who have been failed by conventional medicine and are trying to beat chronic skin and unending gut challenges. And she’s well equipped to do it. Jennifer has a master’s degree in human nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a certified nutrition specialist. Her work has been …
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Jun 13, 2019 |
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265: With Hormones, Normal Isn’t Always Normal With Dr. Shawn Tassone
00:49:50
Hormone balance is one of the topics you all ask about most, so I’m excited to bring another hormone expert and doctor on the show today. Dr. Shawn Tassone is double board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Integrative Medicine and holds a medical degree in addition to a PhD in mind-body …
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Jun 10, 2019 |
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264: Creating Exceptional Children & Polymaths Using Games of Genius With Opher Brayer
01:09:26
Today’s episode is going to be so fascinating and a little unusual! I am here with Opher Brayer, a world-famous talent coach and the creator of something called MindFinity (previously Games of Genius). Opher coaches the best and brightest in Silicon Valley and he has taught innovation at many leading companies, including IBM and Disney Imagineering. …
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Jun 06, 2019 |
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263: The Beautiful No & Other Life Lessons With Sheri Salata
00:50:47
I’m here today with a really special woman I can’t wait to share with you. Sheri Salata is a producer, podcast co-host, and the author of an amazing new memoir, The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation. Sheri shares lessons learned over her 20-year career with Oprah Winfrey, where she served as the executive producer …
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Jun 03, 2019 |
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262: Dr. Andrew Weil on Integrative Medicine, Reducing Inflammation & Most Important Factors for Health
00:55:45
I’m sure you all know Dr. Andrew Weil, a true pioneer of integrative medicine in the last few decades. Today Dr. Weil shares what he’s learned along the way during his impressive career. Although his list of accomplishments is almost to long to mention, I’ll start with this: Dr. Weil, MD, is a world-renowned leader in …
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May 30, 2019 |
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261: Practical Tips and Mom Hacks From Physical Kitchness Chrissa Benson
00:49:18
“Self-care” is quite the buzzword these days! While I’m glad we’re having the discussion as a culture, I think it’s safe to say that we moms are still trying to figure out the problems as well as the answers. Chrissa Benson is the founder of the amazing Physical Kitchness blog and programs, which she founded …
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May 27, 2019 |
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260: Why the 21st Century Is at War With Your Spine With Ty Carzoli
01:02:07
The spine is so incredibly important for our posture, alignment, nervous health, and more… but how often do we really think about taking care of it? Dr. Ty Carzoli is a doctor of chiropractic and has conducted research at Florida State in cardiovascular and muscle physiology. He specializes in a really cool form of upper …
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May 23, 2019 |
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259: How to Learn Languages by Ear With Idahosa Ness
00:46:36
Even though I studied Spanish for years in school, I still struggle to use what I learned in any meaningful way. Sound familiar? Then you’re in the right place. Idahosa Ness is a teacher, a musician, and foreign language expert who created The Mimic Method, a system to learn languages faster and more effectively. Although …
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May 20, 2019 |
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258: Beating SIBO, IBS, and Histamine Intolerance With A Gutsy Girl Sarah Kay Hoffman
00:56:06
Sarah Kay Hoffman is the founder of A Gutsy Girl, a website I’ve been following for a long time. She’s created an amazing online community geared towards women who are looking for a reasonable approach for healing things like IBS, IBD, SIBO, hormonal problems, acne, and more. Sarah got her start when trying to heal …
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May 16, 2019 |
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257: Secret Ingredients in Our Food: The Truth About GMOs
01:19:24
Buckle your seatbelts… we’re going there! Today we talk in-depth about genetically modified organisms, better known as GMOs. This is not exactly my field of study and certainly a very controversial issue, so I’ve asked Jeffrey Smith, man behind the compelling new documentary Secret Ingredients, to shed some light on the topic for us. For more …
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May 13, 2019 |
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256: Decoding What Your Body Really Needs With Chris Masterjohn PhD
01:26:39
All of my years of health research have led me to one conclusion: there’s no one-size-fits-all prescription for good health. Each of us needs a personalized approach when it comes diet and the vitamins and minerals we need. The trouble is, how do we figure this out so we can act on it? Today I’m …
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May 09, 2019 |
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255: Dr. Valter Longo on a Fasting Mimicking Diet and Increasing Healthspan
00:54:16
I’ve wanted to interview Dr. Valter Longo for years, and today I finally get to! In this episode, we explore all things fasting — one of my favorite health topics — and especially the fasting mimicking diet, a precise system of fasting that he invented. In fact, his diet was granted one of the only …
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May 06, 2019 |
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254: Business, Lifestyle, and Routines With The Skinny Confidential
01:00:17
Today’s episode is a little different than normal as I’m here with Lauryn and Michael of The Skinny Confidential to talk business, entrepreneurship and navigating the dynamic of working together as a couple. Lauryn Evarts is a well-known lifestyle and beauty blogger at The Skinny Confidential and her husband Michael Bosstick is a serial entrepreneur …
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May 03, 2019 |
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253: A (Semi) Serious Ultra-Spiritual Conversation With JP Sears
00:57:57
I’m here today with someone you have probably heard of and possibly enjoy as much as I do. JP Sears is a YouTuber, a comedian, an emotional healing coach, and fun fact which you may not know, a serious world traveler and curious student of health. You’ve probably seen his funny and entertaining videos where …
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May 02, 2019 |
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252: How to Activate Peak Brain Performance With Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Hill
01:10:09
With advances in brain mapping and neurofeedback, there’s so much to learn about the brain. I feel like I’ve barely touched the tip of the iceberg on this topic, so I’ve invited Dr. Andrew Hill here today. He is one of the top brain performance coaches in the country and holds a PhD in cognitive …
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Apr 29, 2019 |
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251: Water Quality and How to Improve Drinking Water With Dr. Tom DiGiuseppe
00:54:34
This episode is not only about what is in your water, but how to get out the things that you don’t want to be drinking! I am here with Dr. Tom DiGiuseppe, a PhD who has been involved in the design, testing, and installation of water filtration and purification systems for both residential and commercial …
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Apr 25, 2019 |
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250: Sustainable Fitness, Cork, and Benefits of Rolling With Addie Conner
00:51:47
I think today’s topic is a fun one and an unexpected twist on physical fitness and well-being. This episode is going to be all about foam rolling and why it should be part of our daily self-care. I’m here with Addie Conner, the co-founder of a company called 42 Birds. Rather than foam, her company …
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Apr 22, 2019 |
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249: How to Harness Energy & Create Success From the Inside Out With Suzy Batiz of Poo~Pourri
00:54:55
You’ve probably heard of Poo~Pourri, a spray that traps unpleasant bathroom odors with natural oils (moms/wives everywhere owe her a debt of gratitude for it!). While you may not have heard though of Suzy Batiz, the amazing woman behind the product has an equally inspiring story. Since Suzy built an empire on the unlikely platform …
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Apr 18, 2019 |
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248: Alkaline and Ionized Water: Healthy or Hype? – With Thai Cabados
00:43:59
Drinking clean water is one the most important things you can do for your health. I’ve written whole posts about the benefits of water and water filters, but my guest today is talking to us about an angle I haven’t covered yet: alkaline and ionized water. For over 15 years, Thai Cabados he has been educating …
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Apr 15, 2019 |
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247: Vaccine Injuries, Autism, and Homeoprophylaxis With Dr. Jeff Knight
00:48:57
Dr. Jeff Knight is a chiropractic physician who works to help people tap into their natural ability to heal. His multi-therapeutic approach includes functional medicine, functional neurology, muscle activation, brain and cellular detox, and more. Today I’m talking to Dr. Jeff about a much-requested and highly controversial topic that every parent has had to weigh: …
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Apr 11, 2019 |
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246: What Women Need to Know About Heart Health With Dr. Mark Menolascino
00:52:44
Heart disease is an increasingly important issue for women. I’ve heard stats that it actually kills more women than breast cancer, but it’s not talked half as much. So I’m so glad to have Dr. Mark Menolascino here to give us a deep dive on this topic and explain what we can all be doing …
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Apr 08, 2019 |
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245: Ari Whitten on Fighting Fatigue and Anxiety With Sauna, Hormesis, NRF2 & Sun Exposure
01:08:59
If I gave out an award for the most popular guest of all time, it would have to go to Ari Whitten! This may seem ironic since he’s not a mom, but Ari is pretty much a limitless source of knowledge on so many topics that affect families today. Case in point: he researched and …
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Apr 04, 2019 |
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244: Debunking Probiotic Myths With Just Thrive Founder Tina Anderson
01:01:35
My job is basically a great excuse to sit down and chat with the people who inspire me most! Today is no exception as Tina Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Just Thrive probiotics, joins me on the podcast. We’re gonna jump into a lot of probiotic myths flying around and talk about the science behind this …
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Apr 01, 2019 |
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243: Using an Adrenal ReCode to Calm the Nervous System With Christa Orecchio
00:56:54
I’m here today with a dear friend, Christa Orecchio, who is a clinical and holistic nutritionist and founder of The Whole Journey. She has helped thousands and thousands of people discover the root cause of their conditions by using food as medicine and a mind-body-spirit approach to health. Christa is truly one of the happiest, …
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Mar 28, 2019 |
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242: Fighting Thyroid Disease With Food & Recipes for Thyroid Health From Dr. Izabella Wentz
00:55:13
Dr. Izabella Wentz is a pioneering expert in lifestyle interventions for treating Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which I have. She was also diagnosed at age 27, and in search of answers, conducted an incredible amount of research to create her own autoimmune protocol. In addition to her New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Protocol, she just wrote a …
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Mar 25, 2019 |
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241: Biohacking for Moms, Anti-Aging & Raising Amazing Kids With Ben Greenfield
00:54:43
My guest today is the exceptional Ben Greenfield, and since he won’t share his mile-long list of accomplishments himself, I’m going to brag on him for a bit. He is a life-long complete nerd (which I can say because I’m one too). He started college at 16 and studied anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pharmaceuticals, microbiology, biochemistry, …
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Mar 21, 2019 |
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240: How Ethical Businesses Are Changing the World With Thrive Market Founder Nick Green
00:59:15
Today I have the pleasure of talking to a friend and someone I highly respect to go deep on things like ethical business and how we can all help change the future for the next generation. I’m here with Nick Green, who is the co-founder and CEO of Thrive Market, which you all have heard …
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Mar 18, 2019 |
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239: How Biological Medicine Is Changing Health (& How to Try It in Switzerland!)
00:59:14
Robyn Openshaw is an incredible human being and dear friend of mine, as you all probably remember from our previous podcast interview. I met Robyn a few years ago at a biological medicine clinic in Switzerland and we really hit it off. She’s amazing since she is not only a dedicated single mom of four …
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Mar 14, 2019 |
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238: Using Neuroplasticity to Rewire Nervous System or Brain Disorders With Carol Garner-Houston
00:58:26
Today’s guest is back for a much requested part two, it’s no surprise. Carol Garner-Houston is an incredible powerhouse of knowledge and has helped thousands of families who are struggling through things like ADD, ADHD, sensory processing, and many other struggles. We’re going to go deep on all of those topics today. Carol currently serves …
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Mar 11, 2019 |
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237: World Travel With Kids, Worldschooling & Entrepreneurship With Wonderling Family
00:56:45
I’m here today with Stephanie Langford, who I’ve been wanting to share with you all for a long time. She’s a dear friend, and she’s also a wife, mom, entrepreneur, and world traveler! Stephanie and her husband Ryan are raising and worldschooling their five kids, ages 3 to 14, and have literally traveled around the globe. They love …
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Mar 07, 2019 |
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236: Facts vs. Myths About Blue Zones & Ways to Increase Longevity
00:57:53
I’m sure you all have heard of Blue Zones, places where many people live healthy, active, disease-free lives and experience increased longevity until the age of 100 or more. Today’s guest is an expert on the diet and lifestyle in Blue Zone areas and has a fascinating take on place of grains in a healthy …
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Mar 04, 2019 |
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235: Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & How to Stop Pelvic Pain Naturally With Isa Herrera
00:53:26
As moms we really give it all — heart, mind, and definitely body! This episode is all about that last part, and how we can recognize and rehabilitate pelvic floor problems. I’m with the best expert I’ve ever met on the topic (plus she’s one of the most fun too!). Her name is Isa Herrera …
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Feb 28, 2019 |
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234: The Keto-Green Way to Optimize Hormones & Libido With Dr. Anna Cabeca
00:55:54
If anyone can connect the dots on women’s health, it’s today’s guest. Dr. Anna Cabeca is a triple-board certified doctor of gynecology and obstetrics who specializes in integrative medicine, anti-aging, and regenerative medicine. When she saw gaps in women’s health care she made it her life’s work to create several highly acclaimed programs with natural solutions …
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Feb 25, 2019 |
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233: Decoding Childhood Allergies and Letting Kids Get Dirty With Dr. Amy Shah
00:55:09
Today I’m sitting down with Dr. Amy Shah, M.D., who is one of my favorite people to follow on Instagram. I’ve cited her work in at least a dozen articles on the blog and she’s quite simply a wealth of knowledge about all things health from both a holistic and a conventional perspective. Besides taking …
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Feb 21, 2019 |
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232: Lessons Learned From Finland: 8 Things We Can All Learn
00:53:57
I recently shared about my trip to northern Finland (Lapland), where I learned to embrace (lots of) snow, eat reindeer, ride on a dog sled, sleep in an igloo, and even took a polar plunge in a freezing river, among other things! This adventure was possible thanks to my friend Tero Isokauppila, whom I’ve interviewed …
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Feb 18, 2019 |
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231: Conquering & Avoiding Breast Cancer With the 7 Essentials System From Dr. V
00:54:13
I’m here with Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, or Dr. V, as she is better known, who is the founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror and creator of “The 7 Essentials System,” which is a step-by-step program with the goal of preventing disease and creating naturally vibrant health. Dr. V is a bioenergetic chiropractor who has studied nutrition, homeopathy, and herbology …
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Feb 14, 2019 |
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230: Chalene Johnson on How to Protect Your Mindset & Live a Balanced Life
00:50:37
Some of my favorite interviews are the ones where I feel like I’ve made a new best friend. This one definitely qualifies! Chalene Johnson is a lifestyle and business expert, an amazing speaker, and host of two top-ranked podcasts. You probably know her as the creator and face behind PiYo, a super popular workout program …
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Feb 11, 2019 |
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229: How to Use Atomic Habits to Change Your Life
00:59:15
We all have conscious and unconscious habits that determine our quality of life every day. It takes a lot of work and reflection to realize our own habits and their consequences, not to mention the changes we may need to make. Multiply this by every member of the family, and it can feel like a …
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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228: Using Buddies in My Belly to Teach Kids About Health
00:49:16
Albert Einstein once said, “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Sarah Morgan took this message seriously and set out to share all she’d learned when getting her Masters in Nutrition, in a way anyone ages 4 through 104 would understand. To accomplish this, Sarah founded Buddies In My Belly, …
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Feb 04, 2019 |
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227: Using the Metabolism Reset Diet to Support Liver Health
00:58:58
Today we have one of my favorite doctors in the world on the podcast, and I’ll tell you why. After seeing doctor after doctor and not getting any answers, Dr. Christianson diagnosed my thyroid condition. I’ve been a patient of his ever since and he’s done so much to improve my health. Dr. Christianson’s expertise …
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Jan 31, 2019 |
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226: Science-Backed Reasons to Ditch the Pill (& What to Do Instead) With Dr. Jolene Brighten
01:02:33
Dr. Jolene Brighten is back on the podcast today and she’s here to talk about a huge topic that affects so many women. If you don’t know her from previous podcasts, she is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Medical Doctor and the Founder of Rubus Health, which is a women’s medicine clinic that specializes in hormones. …
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Jan 28, 2019 |
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225: How a New SafetyPin Technology Can Keep Your Family Safer
00:44:07
I always love to sit down with a fellow female entrepreneur, plus I count today’s guest a friend too, which is always fun. Her name is Jenny Thompson and her talents include natural health advocate, fearless business strategist, and expert marketer, among others. She took a leap and started a new technology called SafetyPIN. Like …
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Jan 24, 2019 |
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224: How to Use Sound and Music to Optimize Focus and Sleep With Brain.fm
00:46:41
Would you like your kids to sleep better? Or maybe get through a task you’ve been dreading in half the time? Maybe even clear your mind long enough to meditate or pray? If you answered yes to any (or all) of these questions, this episode is for you! Today we are talking all about how …
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Jan 21, 2019 |
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223: Mindset for Moms – Tips to Get More Done & Stress Less This Year
00:54:19
In this New Year check-in, Heather and I chat about our goals for this year, upcoming projects, and tips for getting more done with less stress this year! Episode Highlights Stress-reducing tips: Learn the top things we’re both doing to reduce our stress and be more productive including self-care, organization tips, and more. Sauna vs. …
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Jan 17, 2019 |
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222: Why ButcherBox Is Bringing Back Grass-Fed Meat With Mike Salguero
00:54:10
I’m here today with Mike Salguero who is the CEO and founder of ButcherBox, the first delivery service dedicated to providing completely natural grass-fed beef, organic chicken, and heritage pork directly to your door. It’s something our family has used for a really long time. Today Mike talks to us about how he got into …
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Jan 14, 2019 |
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221: Natural Movement, Sustainable Fitness, and Lifelong Health With Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
01:04:40
I am here today with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, a man with so many accomplishments it’s hard to sum up. Mark is an Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, a practicing family medicine doctor, a professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine, and a provider of continuing medical education courses on health, fitness, and running through HealthFit …
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Jan 10, 2019 |
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220: The Most Effective Way to Use CBD (& Why So Many Don’t Work) With Ojai Energetics
01:19:41
Today’s episode is all about CBD, a hot topic in the health world and one I get so many questions about. My guest Will Kleidon founded Ojai Energetics in 2014 with one goal: to provide the purest, healthiest, and most ethically produced cannabidiol or CBD on the market. Four years later, his business is doing …
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Jan 07, 2019 |
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219: Why Everything We Know About Probiotics Is Wrong & How to Stop Leaky Gut With Microbiologist Kiran Krishnan
01:20:03
I’ve spent many years researching and writing about gut health, but current research shows much of what we thought we knew about probiotics is just plain wrong. It’s time to get some clarity! Kiran Krishnan is undisputedly one of the world’s experts on probiotics as a research microbiologist who has been involved in the dietary …
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Jan 03, 2019 |
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218: Happy New Year: 21 Tiny Habits That Can Drastically Change Your Life This Year
00:32:50
Happy New Year to you! Hopefully we are all enjoying a little down time today with the family, so this episode will be short and sweet but I hope you’ll join me in thinking ahead to next year… I don’t mean this in the sense of typical New Year’s resolutions — those lofty goals that we …
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Dec 31, 2018 |
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217: Do Saunas Work? Understanding the Benefits With Sunlighten Founder Connie Zack
01:00:31
You already know Heather and I love to record podcasts in the sauna, and because of that we get so many great questions about what type of sauna to use, what the benefits are, and whether they’re worth the investment. Today Connie Zack, the founder of Sunlighten saunas, will fully “enlighten” us on this topic …
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Dec 27, 2018 |
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216: A Look Back: 9 Powerful Lessons I Learned the Hard Way This Year
00:33:34
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays wherever you are in the world and whatever traditions you celebrate! Today, I’m sharing a few of our favorite Christmas traditions (and would love to hear yours in the comments!). I’m also sharing 5 powerful lessons I learned this year, and some of which I definitely learned the hard way. …
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Dec 24, 2018 |
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215: Breaking Financial Stress to Create Wealth and Wellth for Life With Krisstina Wise
01:03:46
Today we deviate a bit from our normal topics but it’s one that I think is equally important — our financial health. Krisstina Wise is a real estate mogul, a millionaire coach, and the creator of several multi-million dollar businesses, including Goodlife Luxury, the Paperless Agent, and most recently, Wealthy Wellthy. She was named one …
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Dec 20, 2018 |
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214: Using Mindset and Personalization to Make Lifelong Health Changes With Dane Johnson
01:00:14
Dane Johnson is a new friend of mine who just happens to be a board-certified holistic nutritionist, the founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, and the co-founder of the nonprofit eFundYourHealth. As you can imagine, it’s hard for us to run out of topics to talk about. I’ve heard about a lot of incredible health transformations …
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Dec 17, 2018 |
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213: Making Food Allergy Prevention Easier With Ready, Set, Food!
01:01:24
Today’s episode is going to answer a lot of questions I get from you all on the topic of food allergies. It feels like every family is struggling with this in some way today, and a lot of parents are asking: what in the world is going on? Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan is both a mom …
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Dec 13, 2018 |
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212: How to Release Cravings and Emotional Eating With EFT
00:54:51
As a mom, I’m ultra-aware that I’m the example my children look to when it comes to their view of food and healthy eating. Understanding the science of how our brain works and why we crave unhealthy foods is half the battle! In this fascinating interview, EFT expert Brittany Watkins shares how she ditched her …
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Dec 10, 2018 |
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211: How to Boost Your Adrenals and Cleanse Using Food With Dr. Alejandro Junger
00:51:00
I’m here today with someone who’s a living legend in the health world. Dr. Alejandro Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, including Clean, Clean Gut, and Clean Eats. He trained in internal medicine in New York and completed a fellowship in cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital. In addition, Dr. Junger …
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Dec 06, 2018 |
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210: Why Most Detox Methods Are Dangerous & What to Do Instead With Dr. Shayne Morris
01:03:46
It’s no secret that our bodies are exposed daily to more chemicals and negative inputs than previous generations, by a large margin. Enter Dr. Shayne Morris, a biochemist and molecular biologist whose life’s work is how the body can achieve detox and rid itself of toxins at a cellular level. Today, Dr. Morris will explain …
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Dec 03, 2018 |
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209: Sun Protection and Anti-Aging From the Inside Out With Polypodium Leucotomos
00:56:03
In this episode, Katie talks to Sundaily founders Chris Tolles and Dr. Emilia Javorsky about how to protect your skin and slow aging from the inside out all with the help of a little-known substance called polypodium leucotomos. They delve into the role of antioxidants and which ones work, why sunscreen isn’t the only answer …
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Nov 29, 2018 |
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208: Understanding Superbugs & Antibiotic Resistance With Marjory Wildcraft
01:05:17
Marjory Wildcraft is the founder of The Grow Network, an organization working tirelessly to protect the environment and create a greener Earth. Marjory shares why commercial agriculture and conventional medicine are two of the most destructive forces on the planet, and why we can and should grow and make our own medicine and food. Episode …
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Nov 26, 2018 |
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207: Santa Sold Shrooms? The Untold Story of St. Nick (& How to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays) With Tero Isokauppila
00:44:18
Tero Isokauppila is the founder and President of Four Sigmatic, a natural superfoods company specializing in mushroom-based drink powders. I’ve interviewed him before about the many benefits of medicinal mushrooms like chaga, cordyceps, lion’s mane, and reishi. Today I get to talk to him again about a different type of mushroom and the legend surrounding it, especially …
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Nov 22, 2018 |
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206: Your Parenting Mojo on Why We Need to Let Our Kids Take More Risks
00:52:35
Today’s guest Jen Lumanlan is the host of the fascinating “Your Parenting Mojo” podcast, which is all about helping parents find (and fine-tune) their own unique way of raising their kids. I’ve wanted to meet Jen Lumanlan ever since I heard her story. Jen decided to turn her self-proclaimed lack of parenting intuition into an opportunity …
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Nov 19, 2018 |
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205: Everything You Need to Know About GMOs, Glyphosate, and Gut Health With Dr. Zach Bush
01:05:06
You guys know I’m a science geek, so I’m pretty much in awe of today’s guest. Dr. Zach Bush, MD, is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country. He’s made a tremendous impact in the scientific and medical community in 2012 when he and his team discovered a family of carbon-based redox …
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Nov 15, 2018 |
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204: The Rise of Autoimmune Disease (& How to Thrive Even If You Have It) With Dr. Guillermo Ruiz
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It is no secret that autoimmune disease is on the rise, and many of us may have it and not even know. Today I talk to Dr. Guillermo Ruiz, a graduate medical student from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine about why we’re seeing such an increase and what to do about it. Dr. Ruiz …
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Nov 12, 2018 |
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203: Hidden EMF Dangers and How to Mitigate Them With Geobiologist Brian Hoyer
00:51:51
EMF is an invisible but growing problem as our world becomes increasingly connected. Not everyone agrees, but the rise in EMFs in our environment in the last several decades is starting to have a noticeable effect on our health. Geobiologist Brian Hoyer explains the worst sources of EMF exposure and what to do about them. …
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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202: How Footwear Affects Posture, Alignment, & Movement With Gordon Hay From ALINE
01:04:06
You guys know that I’ve been on the barefoot bandwagon for a very long time, but today’s episode has changed some of the ways I think about alignment and foot health. Gordon Hay is the cofounder, inventor, and creative visionary for ALINE Systems, a footwear technology company making waves in the industry. Many ESPN Summer and …
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Nov 05, 2018 |
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201: Understanding Fasting & Keto for Women (Even During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding) + Instant Pot Tips
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I am here today with a dear friend and one of my mentors, Mark Sisson, who is the New York Times bestselling author of the Keto Reset Diet. He is now also the bestselling author of the Keto Reset Instant Pot Cookbook which is full of delicious recipes that are 100% tailored to a ketogenic …
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Nov 01, 2018 |
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200: The Most Important Thing for Health
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This episode marks the 200th episode of The Wellness Mama Podcast! Over the last few years, I’ve had the honor of speaking to almost 200 experts and spending 200+ hours of time with you! In this 200th episode, Heather and I recap a few listener favorite episodes and share our biggest takeaways. We also talk …
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Oct 29, 2018 |
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199: How Diet Directly Affects Mental Health With Autumn Smith of Paleovalley
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There’s so much evidence that what we eat affects not only our bodies but our brains too. Today I sit down with Autumn Smith of Paleovalley, an amazing company that makes some of my favorite healthy snacks. Autumn explains why she became so committed to healthy eating that she even left her career being a …
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Oct 25, 2018 |
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198: How to Be Green Enough & Avoid the Worst Offenders in Your Home With Leah Segedie
00:58:31
We’ve talked a lot about how to avoid chemicals at home and basically how to make home a safer place for our kids and families. It’s a worthy goal but it’s easy to get overwhelmed when it starts to sound like everything from air to water to candles to carpet is dangerous. That’s why I love …
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Oct 22, 2018 |
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197: The Opposite of Being Spoiled: Raising Financially Responsible Kids With Ron Lieber
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Today’s guest isn’t an expert on health… unless you’re talking about financial health! Ron Lieber has been the “Your Money” columnist for the New York Times since 2008. He also a dad, and wrote some incredible best-selling books about teaching kids to manage money and plan for their financial future. I especially love his book The Opposite of …
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Oct 18, 2018 |
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196: How the Modern World Is Changing Our Hormones (& How to Create a Balance Plan)
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As women and moms, I’m not sure we can ever get enough information about our hormones and how they work. Today I’m here with Angelique Panagos, a registered nutritional therapist and the author of a book I read recently called The Balance Plan. It stood out to me as a life-changing book and a message …
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Oct 15, 2018 |
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195: Saunacast: A Huge Announcement from Mommypotamus & Wellness Mama
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If you know me, you probably know my friend Heather of Mommypotamus. We’re known for hanging out in the sauna together (usually over a glass of wine), talking about all of the highs and lows of blogging, parenting, building community, and life with kids. I always joke that Heather and I think so much alike …
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Oct 11, 2018 |
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194: Longevity, Autoimmunity, & Plant-Based Diets With Nora Gedgaudas
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I could not be more excited about today’s conversation and today’s guest because I am here with Nora Gedgaudas who is by and large one of the early leaders in the ancestral health and healthy living movement. Her work is brilliant and she is one of the best researchers I know. Here’s just a short …
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Oct 08, 2018 |
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193: How to Protect Your Family From the Rise of 5G & Other EMFs
00:57:12
The controversy surrounding EMFs never seems to end, and with good reason. The technology is changing quickly with the rise of 5G and wireless technology being in everything from your car to your fridge. The truth is, we don’t know the health effects of this technology and won’t fully know for years. We’ve tackled this …
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Oct 04, 2018 |
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192: How to Avoid Rushing Woman Syndrome & Balance Hormones With Dr. Sonya Jensen
00:52:37
Do you ever feel stressed about trying not to be stressed? I’m sure we’ve all been there, and I’m grateful we have an expert like Dr. Sonya Jensen to talk in-depth about some of the pressures (and opportunities) women face today. We’ll go deep on topics hormone balance, anxiety, detox, and how to have a healthy …
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Oct 01, 2018 |
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191: Understanding How Gaming Disorder & Gaming Addiction Are Affecting Our Kids
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Are video games a fun way to unwind, or a deeper problem? My guest today is clear on his answer. Dr. Sam Shay is a chiropractor with a background in functional nutrition and testing, but he hasn’t always been as healthy as he is today. Dr. Shay walked his own journey to overcome his 25-year addiction …
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Sep 27, 2018 |
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190: The Easiest Way to Track HRV, Sleep, and Movement With Oura Ring
00:58:18
I seriously cannot wait to dive into this episode because we’re going deep on a topic near and dear to every mom’s heart (and sanity)… how to get better sleep! Whether it’s due to kids, working late, electronics addiction, or you plain just can’t sleep… too many of us are skipping precious hours of shut-eye. …
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Sep 24, 2018 |
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189: How Red Light Therapy or Photobiomodulation Works & How to Get the Benefits With Joovv
00:46:41
You’ve probably seen me post pictures on Instagram where I look like something out of Star Wars using my Joovv red light therapy device. I first started this health experiment about a year ago, and I’ve gotten so many questions from you all about how it works that today we’re back with Joovv creators (and …
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Sep 20, 2018 |
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188: Saunacast: How We Took Control of Our Healthcare and Insurance (& Saved Money)
00:35:31
It is no secret that we live in a world where we face a lot of potentially harmful things on a daily basis. From plastic exposure to all of the additives in our food system and even over-exposure to blue-light, our bodies face a lot each day. These, and many other factors, may help explain …
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Sep 17, 2018 |
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187: A Whole Life Challenge to Improve Your Life in Small Daily Steps
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When it comes to making healthy choices, half the battle is motivation. That’s where the Whole Life Challenge comes into play! Today I’m here with Andy Petranek, who has been a health and fitness coach for over 25 years. He was a United States Marine, a sponsored athlete, and was featured as one of the …
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Sep 13, 2018 |
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186: Carnivore Diet, Ketosis, Macros, & Diet Variation With Dr. Anthony Gustin
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It seems like there’s always a new diet to try… the keto diet, the carnivore diet, different types of fasting… the list goes on. The question is, how do we know if any of them are actually good for us? What is the Carnivore Diet? Today’s episode should answer a lot of questions. My guest …
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Sep 10, 2018 |
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185: How to Get Lab Tests at Home & Take Charge of Your Own Health With EverlyWell
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Listen up, because today’s episode is going to be all about hormones and how to take ownership of your own health (a topic on the minds of just a few of us moms!). I am here with Dr. Marra Francis, an OB-GYN who focuses on helping women with genetic risk for certain cancers. Dr. Marra also …
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Sep 06, 2018 |
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184: Meta Learning, Speed Reading, & How to Learn Faster With Jim Kwik
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Ok, I’ll just come out and say it… this podcast episode is one of my all-time favorites! Jim Kwik is a widely recognized expert in speed reading, brain health, memory improvement, and accelerated learning. He’s also a good friend and someone I really admire in every way. As with many of my guests, there’s more …
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Sep 03, 2018 |
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183: Is Fluoride the Hidden Cause of Acne? (& What to Do About It)
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Have you ever wondered why fluoride is in our water? I get a lot of questions from all of you on this subject and I’ve been meaning to write about it for a long time. Mellisa Gallico is here to share all about the dangers of fluoride and its hidden connection to a common problem: …
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Aug 30, 2018 |
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182: Why You Need to Exercise Differently If You Have Autoimmune Disease (& How) With Autoimmune Strong
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If you have any type of autoimmune disease, today’s episode is just for you. Andrea Wool is a personal trainer, a nutritional therapy practitioner, and the founder and CEO of Autoimmune Strong, an online fitness program designed specifically for those of us living with autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, or chronic pain. This mom of two boys struggled …
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Aug 27, 2018 |
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181: How to Find Truly Natural & Non-Toxic Products With Marilee Nelson
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I don’t often do two-part podcasts, but Marilee Nelson of Branch Basics has such an incredible story and so many tips for moms who have kids with health struggles. In the first part of the interview (check it out here if you missed it), Marilee shared her son’s struggle with chemical overexposure and all of …
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Aug 23, 2018 |
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180: How Hidden Elements in Your Home Affect Your Mood & Health With Branch Basics Founder Marilee Nelson
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If you’ve ever wondered if your efforts to make a more natural home environment are worth it, this episode should convince you! Marilee Nelson is an expert on chemical sensitivity and the founder of The House Doctors, a consulting firm dedicated to cleaner, more natural homes. Due to her long struggle to heal own son’s chemical sensitivities, …
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Aug 20, 2018 |
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179: Understanding DNA Damage & How to Reverse It With NanoVi
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Rowena Gates is a principal and vice president of the Eng3 Corporation, a life science technology company addressing health, wellness, and performance. She’s also a serial entrepreneur which is so inspiring to me personally. Prior to joining Eng3, she spent six years as the founder and CEO of Aviarc, a company that provided Internet-based solutions for international …
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Aug 16, 2018 |
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178: A Pediatrician Explains How EMF Kill Switches Can Protect Our Children
00:58:38
I seem to specialize in being passionate about controversial topics, and my guest today is right there with me. Dr. Amy Munro is a pediatrician with over 30 years of experience and she’s been following the research on EMFs and how they affect the body for decades. Hiding under a rock isn’t an option last I …
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Aug 13, 2018 |
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177: Why (Almost) Everything You Know About Dental Health Is Wrong With Periodontist Dr. Al Danenberg
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I cannot wait to share today’s guest with you! Dr. Alvin Danenberg is a periodontist who has been treating patients with gum disease for over 44 years. He incorporates aspects of nutrition and lifestyle change as part of his cutting-edge laser protocol which treats periodontal disease. And we’re gonna delve into that today. In 2015, …
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Aug 09, 2018 |
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176: Heather Chauvin on Letting Go of Mom Guilt, Ending Tantrums, & Mindful Discipline
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Ever been stressed out as a parent? Maybe you’re the mom who has it all together and stays calm all the time, but I’m not and that is precisely why I invited today’s guest, Heather Chauvin from the “Mom Is in Control” Podcast. Many call her the next generation’s thought leader in parenting and women’s …
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Aug 06, 2018 |
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175: When Natural Doesn’t Mean Safe – Creating Non-Toxic Homes With Green Design Center
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There are so many decisions to make when it comes to choosing materials for home building and renovation: color, design, durability, and of course cost. But do we also need to consider whether or not the materials we put in our homes are toxic? Today’s guest Andrew Pace says yes! As a building materials expert he’s …
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Jul 30, 2018 |
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174: How to Save Money and Get Better Healthcare With SteadyMD
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Today I am here with Yarone Goren who is helping pioneer the future of healthcare. If he has his way, the days of waiting in the doctor’s office (and waiting… and waiting…) should soon be over. Yarone cofounded SteadyMD to give people an on-demand and personalized healthcare option for quality primary care completely online. With SteadyMD …
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Jul 26, 2018 |
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173: The Inflammation Model of Chronic Disease With Dr. Jaban Moore
00:57:49
Today’s episode is going to be really helpful especially for any moms who have children struggling with a variety of chronic health problems. Dr. Jaban Moore is a national board-certified chiropractic physician and an acupuncturist as well. He practices functional medicine looking specifically for the root causes of illness and treating them through natural protocols. …
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Jul 23, 2018 |
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172: How to Understand Your Genes to Personalize Your Diet With Nutrition Genome
00:52:13
I know… it’s frustrating. You eat right 99% of the time, exercise, and don’t smoke or drink… but still don’t feel well. Worse yet, your friend who drinks soda and fast food seems healthier than you! I’ve been there (trust me), and I’m excited to talk about today’s topic because I think it has a …
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Jul 16, 2018 |
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171: How to Keep Kids Water Safe With Tips From a Water Safety Instructor
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Many of us enjoy time spent in the water, whether in a pool or the ocean. It turns out that, especially when it comes to the ocean, the water has some health benefits as well! But water time isn’t without risk. In fact, accidental drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children. …
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Jul 12, 2018 |
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170: Using Biological Medicine & Uncommon Therapies to Help With Chronic Conditions
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I’m honored to have Dr. Jeoff Drobot, one of the founders and medical directors of the American Center for Biological Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona, on the podcast today. If you haven’t ever heard of biological medicine you’re probably not alone, but Dr. Jeff is here to explain how it differs from other forms of medicine …
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Jul 09, 2018 |
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169: From Advanced Stage Cancer to Remission in 7 Months on a Quest to Cure Cancer
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Today’s episode is with one of the most fascinating people I have met in recent years. Eric Remensperger is a Wall Street lawyer with a unique story. Prior to moving from New York to Los Angeles (probably two of the highest stressed places in the world) he was a work hard, play hard, cigarette-smoking kind …
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Jul 02, 2018 |
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168: A Proactive Approach to Aging and Sexual Health and Wellness With HealthWellnessMD
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I feel very fortunate get to talk to so many doctors who are changing healthcare for the better. I’m here with Dr. Maryann Prewitt, a functional medicine physician and gynecologist based in Dallas, Texas. You can find her at HealthWellnessMD.com. She’s going to introduce us to a lot of really cool anti-aging science and some great …
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Jun 25, 2018 |
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167: Lessons We Can Learn from Europe and Natural Wines
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Katie and Heather are back, though not in the Sauna this time, to talk about Katie’s recent trip to Europe and all the lessons we can learn from Europe. They also talk about natural wine and what separates wine from even organic and biodynamic wines. Natural Wines They were both already big fans of Dry …
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Jun 21, 2018 |
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166: Understanding Autoimmunity & the Mind/Body Connection With Body Belief Author Aimee Raupp
00:52:01
Today’s episode will be very helpful for anyone with autoimmune disease (or any chronic health problem). Aimee Raupp is an expert in women’s health and she takes an important and unusual approach: focusing on the mind/body connection first and foremost. Her approach offers hope to those who have tried all the dietary, lifestyle, and supplemental …
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Jun 18, 2018 |
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165: How to Make Simple Green Smoothies a Daily Habit (Even on a Tight Budget!)
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Today we’re talking about a very practical way to help our families eat healthier that will please even the the picky eaters among us. I’m here with Jen Hansard who’s the co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies. I bet you’ve probably heard of it. It’s a gorgeous and really popular website dedicated to, you guessed it, green …
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Jun 11, 2018 |
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164: Using Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy & Sound Therapy to Improve Health With HealthGAINS
00:42:45
I get so many questions on this topic and I haven’t gotten into it too much yet on the blog, so I know you all will love today’s guest. Vanessa Gaudin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and expert in women’s health and wellness at HealthGAINS in Miami, Florida. She’s here to talk about some …
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Jun 04, 2018 |
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163: Fascinating Fungi & How to Use Medicinal Mushrooms With Tero Isokauppila
00:57:20
I have admired the work of today’s guest for years and I can’t wait to share him with you. His name is Tero Isokauppila and he’s leading a worldwide mushroom movement. You might have heard of Tero since I talk all the time about his company Four Sigmatic and how I love their amazing mushroom …
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May 28, 2018 |
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162: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics – How to Be 10% Happier
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I’m here today with someone whose name and face will probably ring a bell. Dan Harris is an Emmy award-winning journalist and co-anchor of ABC’s Nightline and the weekend edition of Good Morning America. He’s also the author of 10% Happier, a New York Times bestseller, and went on to launch the 10% Happier podcast …
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May 21, 2018 |
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161: Helping Stop Sex Trafficking & Keeping Kids Safe With Operation Underground Railroad
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Today’s topic is hard to talk about but super important. Kelli Houghton is a social worker and manager of a non-profit group called Operation Underground Railroad, an organization doing incredible work rescuing and advocating for children who are victims of sex trafficking. As a mom this issue hits home hard, and I’m so grateful Kelli …
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May 14, 2018 |
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160: What the Heck Should I Actually Eat? With Dr. Mark Hyman
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Dr. Mark Hyman just might be a genius. Do you know why? His latest book title puts into words exactly what health-conscious moms in grocery aisles everywhere are thinking… “What the heck should we eat?!” It’s certainly easy to get discouraged when sorting through all the conflicting health information out there. One health book says …
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May 07, 2018 |
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159: How Naveen Jain Plans to Fix Education, Make Disease Optional, & Land on the Moon
00:55:10
Today is really a special episode and one I’ve been excited about for a long time. Naveen Jain is not only a good friend but also one of the most intelligent and impressive people I’ve ever met. If you haven’t heard of him (yet), he’s the entrepreneur and philanthropist behind Viome, the gut health testing …
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May 03, 2018 |
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158: How to Use Bee Products for Health & Save the Bees with Beekeeper’s Naturals
00:52:47
I love this episode because it’s all about bees and how to protect and appreciate them for all they do. Today’s guest Carly Stein founded a company dedicated to doing exactly this. It’s called Beekeeper’s Naturals and I used their bee propolis spray nonstop this winter to keep the flu away. (I think it’s safe …
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Apr 30, 2018 |
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157: How Music Like Wholetones Can Change the Brain and the Body
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Lately I’ve been digging into the research on vibrational frequencies and how they affect our daily lives. I was skeptical at first but I’m starting to realize it’s not a fringe New Age idea but something real and measurable based on science. Today’s guest Michael Tyrrell is the founder and president (and musician!) behind a company …
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Apr 26, 2018 |
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156: Natural Ways to Improve Skin With Andy Hnilo of Alitura Naturals
00:57:07
Not only is my guest today an elite athlete, CEO of a natural skin care company, and a former model, he’s also a walking miracle. In 2011 Andy Hnilo was struck by a car and severely injured — including injuries to his face that should have meant major scarring. Andy vowed to find a way …
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Apr 23, 2018 |
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155: Thriving With Food Allergies or Intolerance & Crushing Life With the Paleo Chef
00:44:42
Today I’m here with a personal friend and someone I really love and admire. Mary Shenouda is a highly sought-after private chef to A-list actors, professional athletes, and high-octane entrepreneurs. A long time sufferer of undiagnosed food allergies since childhood, she took her health into her own hands and discovered after much experimentation that a paleo-centric …
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Apr 19, 2018 |
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154: Understanding and Mitigating EMFs in the Home With Peter Sierck From EMFRF
00:58:25
Do we need to be afraid of EMFs? I’ve asked this question on the podcast before, but today Peter Sierck of EMFRF.com weighs in. Peter is a consultant who uses his 30 years of experience in electromagnetic field surveys to design low EMF buildings for commercial and residential clients. His daily work involves measuring and …
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Apr 16, 2018 |
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153: How Bioenergetics is Changing the Future of Health – With NES Health Founder Harry Massey
00:59:01
Today’s podcast might surprise you a little bit, because we’re diving into an area of health I don’t usually talk about. I’ve never looked deeply into bioenergetics or held much stock in so-called energy medicine, but after Harry Massey of NES Health did a scan on my daughter at a conference, I can’t deny there …
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Apr 12, 2018 |
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152: Foods for Hormone Balance With Magdalena Wszelaki
00:49:43
So many moms today have questions about hormone balance, thyroid, fatigue, depression, and more, so I’m really glad to have an expert on these topics on the show today. Certified nutrition coach Magdalena Wszelaki is the founder of Hormones Balance, a nutrition coaching practice that shows women how to rebalance their hormones naturally by getting …
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Apr 09, 2018 |
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151: How Brain Harmony is Improving Autism & Sensory Disorders
00:57:53
I am here with Carol Garner-Houston, a pediatric occupational therapist with 22 years of experience in treating childhood disorders without pharmaceuticals. She co-founded an incredible company called Brain Harmony, which specializes in up and coming technology that improves the brain’s neuroplasticity, or ability to change, through the experienced hands of occupational therapists. Brain Harmony Brain …
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Apr 05, 2018 |
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150: Debunking Myths About Gallbladder Disease With Deborah Graefer From Gallbladder Attack
00:43:57
Gallbladder attack = surgery, right? The answer is, not always! Today’s guest Deborah Graefer is an expert in gallbladder disease. She first became interested in the subject when she experienced her own digestive issues from childhood, and eventually figured out how to heal her gallbladder issues with diet and lifestyle changes. Moms are especially at …
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Apr 02, 2018 |
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149: Saunacast: Genetics, Personalized Medicine & Random Health Experiments
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Katie and Heather are back for another Saunacast… though technically a Randomcast since they aren’t in the Sauna for this one. In this episode they delve into why they see personalized medicine as the future of health and how they’re using various at-home testing to personalize their own health routines. Genetics & Personalized Medicine They …
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Mar 29, 2018 |
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148: Holistic Eye Care & Improving Eyesight Naturally with Dr. Berne
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Eyesight isn’t something many people think we can change, but today I’m talking to a holistic optometrist who says otherwise. Because vision exists in the brain, not the eyes, it is possible to improve and even rehabilitate our eyes instead of just correct them. Want to be free of glasses? Prevent eye disease? Reverse cataracts? …
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Mar 26, 2018 |
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147: Using Heart Rate Variability with HeartMath to Stop Stress & Improve Nervous System Health
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We’ve all heard the saying “follow your heart” … well it turns out there’s actual science behind that concept! Dr. Deborah Rozman is a Behavioral Psychologist and President of HeartMath, an amazing company that provides scientifically validated tools and training to help adults and children learn self-regulation skills to manage stress and enhance emotional well-being. It’s super …
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Mar 22, 2018 |
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146: Is Chiropractic Safe and How to Detox Safely with Dr. Hardick
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I’m here today with a holistic living expert I really admire. Dr. B. J. Hardick is known far and wide for his passion for teaching others how to design a lifestyle that supports the body’s natural ability to heal. He’s a master recipe creator and his book Maximized Living Nutrition Plans is used by over …
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Mar 19, 2018 |
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145: Algae: The Keto & Vegan Superfood with More Nutrients Than Veggies (& Where to Get It)
00:48:09
I think it’s safe to say we’re all looking for a faster, easier way to protect our family’s good health in a world full of toxins and poor food choices. Today’s podcast is all about an under appreciated superfood that can help fill the gap. They’ve know the secret in Japan and Asia for a …
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Mar 15, 2018 |
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144: What Breath Acetone Can Tell You About Fat Burning, Metabolism & Inflammation
00:43:44
So you may have heard about this little thing called the ketogenic diet from, oh …everyone?! Consider the low-fat craze of the 80s and 90s officially over, now fat is king! Eat more fat and you’ll be healthier, right? True, a ketogenic diet uses liberal amounts of fat to fuel the body, but how much …
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Mar 12, 2018 |
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143: Thomas DeLauer on Reducing Inflammation, Curcumin, Keto for Women, & Easy Weight Loss
00:57:53
Thomas DeLauer is an author and health expert who is most noted for his own health transformation. He went from a 280-pound corporate executive to losing over 100 pounds and being on the covers of health and fitness magazines worldwide. He is considered one of the world’s leading experts on the proper way to follow …
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Mar 08, 2018 |
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142: Is Adrenal Fatigue Real or Just Bad Science? With Ari Whitten
01:01:57
Do you turn to coffee every morning? Or feel like you just don’t have enough energy most days? If so, this episode with Ari Whitten is for you! You’ll also want to hear his controversial take on adrenal fatigue. Ari Whitten and the Energy Blueprint Ari Whitten is a best-selling author and the creator of …
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Mar 05, 2018 |
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141: How to Accept Yourself, Foster Community, & Be Unlimited with Dr. Mark Atkinson
00:55:46
Consider today’s podcast your invitation to “be unlimited”! What does that mean?! I was curious too when I met Dr. Mark Atkinson, internationally-renowned integrative medicine physician, at a conference last year. His philosophy struck me as something all moms could use, especially since we are all searching for ways to unlock our full potential (while …
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Mar 01, 2018 |
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140: How Stem Cells Are Helping People Recover from Injury and Avoid Surgery
00:31:35
I am here today with Dr. Christopher Centeno, MD, who is an international expert and specialist in regenerative medicine. He’s at the forefront of research on using adult stem cells in orthopedics to repair common injuries and provide an alternative to painful and invasive surgery. I’m just starting to learn about the huge potential of …
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Feb 26, 2018 |
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139: Understanding Generational Toxins and Epigenetic Changes with Dr. Mindy Pelz
00:53:23
I’m here today with Dr. Mindy Pelz, who is such a wealth of information I don’t even really know where to start! Dr. Mindy has built one of the largest natural family wellness clinics in the San Francisco Bay Area. She’s especially knowledgeable on the role of generational toxins on health — a long term …
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Feb 22, 2018 |
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138: How to Use Specific & Targeted Essential Oil Blends to Support the Brain & Parasympathetic Nervous System
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Jodi Sternoff Cohen is one of my favorite people to talk to on one of my favorite subjects: the healing benefits (and safe use) of essential oils. Jodi combined her training in nutrition and aromatherapy to create Vibrant Blue Oils, a company that makes organic and wild-crafted essential oil blends carefully targeted to specific health …
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Feb 19, 2018 |
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137: A Holistic Rx for Keeping Your Whole Family Healthy with Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD
01:00:19
Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD, is one of most joyful, inspiring people I know! I have no doubt you all will agree once you’ve met her on today’s podcast. She’s a mom and also a board-certified integrative holistic family physician. Online, Dr. Madiha is known as Holistic Mom MD and she specializes in making healthy living …
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Feb 15, 2018 |
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136: How to Unzip Your Genes to Understand Your Health with Dr. Jennifer Stagg
00:48:06
I’m sitting down today with Dr. Jennifer Stagg, a practicing naturopathic physician and the founder and medical director of Whole Health Wellness Center in Connecticut. How to Unzip Your Genes I’m always excited to have a doctor on the show, but I’m especially looking forward to geeking out over today’s topic — genetic testing — …
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Feb 12, 2018 |
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135: Understanding Genetic Testing, Epigenetics & Genetic Polymorphisms with Dr. Ben Lynch
00:59:39
Today Dr. Benjamin Lynch is joining me on the podcast, and we’re in for a treat. Dr. Ben is most importantly a dad of three amazing boys, and (just a side note) he’s also a doctor and one of the top experts in the world on epigenetics and genetic polymorphism. He has a naturopathic degree from …
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Feb 08, 2018 |
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134: Five Benefits of Fasting, Autophagy, Diet Variation & Cellular Healing with Dr. Daniel Pompa
00:58:37
The first time I heard Dr. Daniel Pompa speak about cellular healing and how to achieve it, I was floored! I knew I had to find out more. In fact soon I’ll be going through Dr. Pompa’s training program and recently completed a 7-day water fast at his recommendation. Although it sounds terrible, I actually felt …
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Feb 05, 2018 |
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133: GMOs, Glyphosate, Organic Food & What’s Making Our Children Sick
01:01:11
Today’s episode is something I only dreamed about years ago when I started a little blog on the subject of natural health. Today I am honored to have two amazing and highly qualified researchers on the show to talk to us about glyphosate and GMOs and why their presence in our food might be at …
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Feb 01, 2018 |
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132: How to Use Cannabidiol or CBD for Sleep, Hormones, and Health
00:51:12
I am here today with Lane Kennedy, a truly inspiring mom, female entrepreneur, and health coach with an awesome story. This interview is going to dispel some myths and controversy around one of the most requested podcast topics, which is what CBD or cannabidiol is all about. If it sound familiar, yes, it is related to …
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Jan 29, 2018 |
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131: Sourcing Sustainable Food & Healthy “Fast” Food with The Good Kitchen
00:41:11
Of all the questions listeners ask me, “How do you do it all” is one of the most popular. My answer is always pretty straightforward … I don’t! That’s why I’m so grateful to have Melissa Hayes and Amber Lewis, the founders of The Good Kitchen, on the show today. What is The Good Kitchen, …
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Jan 25, 2018 |
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130: Biohacking for Moms & Reversing Aging with Bulletproof’s Dave Asprey
00:50:24
If you want an easier, quicker way to be healthy (and who doesn’t, really) Dave Asprey is your man! He took his background in computer technology and invested over $1 million to study how to “hack” his own biology for better health. The result? He lost over 100 pounds and drastically improved his life in every …
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Jan 22, 2018 |
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129: Childhood Cancer: Avoidance, Treatment, & Understanding the Odds with My Kid Cures Cancer
00:51:00
You’re the CEO of your child’s health. This simple and powerful statement by Ryan and Teddy Sternagel certainly caught my attention recently. It sums up a powerful lesson they learned from a difficult journey. I’m so grateful they’re here to share not only what parents in this situation can do to fight cancer, but also ways …
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Jan 18, 2018 |
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128: ADD, ADHD & Behavior Challenges with Psychologist and Nutritionist Dr. Nicole Beurkens
00:56:15
I know I always say it, but I’m excited to share this interview with you because I get so many questions about ADHD and just learning and behavior problems in children in general. I’m honored to have a holistic child psychologist and absolute expert on this topic, Dr. Nicole Beurkens, on the show today. If you …
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Jan 15, 2018 |
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127: Using the Dental Diet to Reverse Dental Problems with Dr. Steven Lin
00:54:27
Today’s interview is about a topic I have researched and loved for years. I think it’s firmly established by this point that I’m a bit of a geek when it comes to health, and no subject makes my heart flutter more than dental health. Yep, see … geek! Dr. Steven Lin with the Dental Diet …
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Jan 11, 2018 |
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126: Dr. Marc Sklar on How to Beat Infertility and Get Pregnant Naturally
00:52:12
I’m sharing the mic today with one of the leading experts on fertility in the natural health world, Dr. Marc Sklar. Unfortunately, infertility is becoming a huge issue for so many and I get an increasing number of questions on this topic every year. If you struggle with infertility or suspect a hormone imbalance is …
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Jan 08, 2018 |
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125: Understanding Food Intolerance & Fighting for Your Family with JJ Virgin
00:57:43
Where do I start with today’s guest? Her list of contributions to the health world is just staggering! JJ Virgin is a celebrity nutritionist and food intolerance specialist, fitness expert, host of her own podcast, author of four New York Times bestsellers (including this cookbook), co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, and a regular guest on …
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Jan 04, 2018 |
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124: Happy New Year 2018! Setting Challenges + Experiments Instead of Resolutions (& Sneak Peek)
00:31:15
This year, take a new approach to setting resolutions … don’t do it! Yes, I’m one of those that resists creating those hard-to-keep resolutions each New Year. Before anyone thinks I’m against self-improvement (hopefully, all of you know it’s quite the opposite), hear me out … A Different Spin on New Year’s Resolutions … Even …
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Jan 01, 2018 |
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123: Sharing Gratitude, Joy, and Christmas Family Traditions
00:19:17
First, “Merry Christmas” from me to all of you on this blessed, happy, busy, chaotic, joyful, and sometimes stressful time of year! I know all of you as moms know exactly what I mean … Christmas is a day full of so much meaning and joy but also a million details to prepare and organize. May you …
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Dec 25, 2017 |
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122: A Healthy Baby Is NOT the Only Thing That Matters (& Is Home Birth Safe?)
01:03:38
All that really matters is a healthy baby. Truer words were never spoken, right? But wait … if I’ve learned anything from my birth stories (and trust me, they run the gamut) a healthy baby is only part of it. Certainly a healthy baby matters very much, but someone else gets swept under the rug way …
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Dec 18, 2017 |
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121: Cookware Problems: Understanding What’s Hiding in Most Cookware
00:49:40
Anyone else feel like you spend half your time cooking some days? I definitely feel that way at times with so many mouths to feed three times a day. I’m a big fan of the many benefits of preparing food at home with the family. Not only is the food typically much more nutritious, but …
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Dec 14, 2017 |
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120: A Real-Life Approach to Reducing EMFs with Dr. Libby Darnell
01:04:38
I’m so pumped about today’s episode! I found the amazing Dr. Libby Darnell through my own research into the best ways to start reducing EMFs in our home. Dr. Libby is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Doctor of Chiropractic who found out firsthand just what a bad effect EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) can have on our …
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Dec 11, 2017 |
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119: Cyber Security Tips to Keep Your Family Safer Online
00:43:05
It seems like there’s a news story every other day about a data security breach, and when pretty much our entire lives are online, it’s important to keep up with the speed of technology. Patrick McFadyen is a digital security expert with a degree in computer science and years of experience in the tech industry. …
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Dec 07, 2017 |
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118: An At-Home Approach to Balancing Thyroid Hormones with McCall McPherson
00:50:32
McCall McPherson is a PA and functional medicine doctor who is passionate about helping others with balancing thyroid hormones. Her cause is personal too … when doctor after doctor failed to help with her thyroid problems, she decided to take matters into her own hands and founded a functional medicine clinic focused on thyroid patients. …
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Dec 04, 2017 |
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117: Fitness at Any Age with Flipping 50s Debra Atkinson
00:55:43
Debra Atkinson is a life coach and master personal trainer who helps women embrace their 50s and beyond with vitality and energy, especially during and after menopause. Debra shares her inspirational message through her website FlippingFifty.com, which offers exercise programs and health coaching specifically for women over 50 wanting to look or feel their best. I …
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Nov 27, 2017 |
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116: How to Reboot Your Metabolism Using the Keto Reset Diet With Mark Sisson
01:01:37
Today I have the honor of interviewing one of my original mentors on my own journey to wellness. Mark Sisson is the founder of MarksDailyApple.com, a mainstay of the paleo community, and the author of The Primal Blueprint and now The Keto Reset Diet. Mark’s ideas shaped my decision to learn to eat mindfully, ditch the …
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Nov 20, 2017 |
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115: Decoding Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Tom O’Bryan
01:12:33
Most of you know about my (not so fun) journey with Hashimoto’s, a challenging autoimmune disease. It’s been a long road with more questions than answers at times. I’m so fortunate to meet people like Dr. Tom O’Bryan along the way to help me understand this silent driver of so many modern diseases. Not sure …
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Nov 13, 2017 |
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114: Do We Need to Worry about Radiation and Mercury in Seafood?
00:44:17
You’ve heard the saying, “Know your farmer”? Today’s podcast episode is all about getting to know your fisherman too! As a self-proclaimed seafood addict, I’m very interested in what our guest Randy Hartnell has to say about hot topics like mercury in seafood, sustainable fishing, farmed vs. wild seafood, and how to know which seafood is …
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Nov 06, 2017 |
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113: Toxic Metals That Cause Fatigue and How to Detox Them
00:49:01
Are you tired of being tired? I know tiredness seems like part of the package when you’re a mom, but if you live a healthy lifestyle and still suffer from chronic fatigue, brain fog, irritability, headaches, and other unpleasant symptoms, toxic metals could be the hidden culprit. Detox specialist Wendy Myers is here today to help …
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Oct 30, 2017 |
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112: The Only 8 Ingredients Any Cook Needs with Food Scientist Ali Bouzari
00:55:25
Ali Bouzari is here to talk about food and the way we think about it, and he’s incredibly qualified to do so. As a chef and culinary scientist (literally, he has a PhD in Food Biochemistry), Ali knows exactly how food works and why. Companies and culinary programs all over the world consult with him …
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Oct 23, 2017 |
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111: Biohacking for Moms – Lessons From the Bulletproof Conference
00:24:37
Last week Heather from MommyPotamus.com and I had the chance to attend Dave Asprey’s Bulletproof Biohacking Conference in California. We noticed some fun new trends, tried some unusual health treatments and met some incredible people. We also got to try a bunch of treatments that we would never be able to try in the normal …
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Oct 19, 2017 |
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110: How Vibrational Frequencies Affect Our Daily Lives
00:47:31
Ever heard of sending someone good vibes? Or being on the same wavelength? What if I told you that you could see a picture of your emotions—gratitude, peace, anger, joy, and so on—just by measuring your vibrational frequencies? Would you think I’d really lost it? Probably … Is it really so crazy though? The more I learn about …
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Oct 16, 2017 |
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109: Vaginal Health, Menopause, and Hormone Therapy With Dr. Anna Cabeca
00:51:02
Dr. Anna Cabeca is an internationally recognized gynecologist and obstetrician specializing in holistic anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She uses a functional medicine approach and tools like bioidentical hormone therapy, diet, and superfood supplements to help women solve their hormonal health problems. If you’re a woman (and I’m guessing most of you are!), don’t miss this …
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Oct 09, 2017 |
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108: Why the Birth Control Pill Screws Up Hormones & What to Use Instead
00:41:29
Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach and Functional Nutrition Coach who specializes in helping women with hormonal problems. She has some much needed insight especially on the subject of the birth control pill and some of its lesser known effects. Nicole Jardim and the Birth Control Pill Nicole is the creator of “Fix …
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Oct 02, 2017 |
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107: Improve Your Brain to Avoid Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & Memory Loss with Dr. Perlmutter
00:56:19
Dr. Perlmutter is on the forefront of research about ways to protect and support the brain in a world where Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other brain-related diseases are on the rise. Alzheimer’s disease affects a staggering number of Americans today—5.5 million. In fact, if you live to be age 85, your chance of getting Alzheimer’s is …
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Sep 25, 2017 |
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106: Why to Stop Doing Kegels & Squat Instead with Katy Bowman
01:00:30
I’m excited to say that Katy Bowman is here today! In fact I think she’s the most requested guest to date, so many of you listening will be especially interested in today’s episode. Katy is the movement mastermind behind the award-winning blog and podcast Nutritious Movement (formerly Katy Says) that reaches thousands of people every …
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Sep 18, 2017 |
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105: How to Beat Anxiety and Resolve Panic Attacks with Targeted Amino Acids
00:53:43
It seems like more and more people these days have a tough time managing anxiety. In fact, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America defines anxiety disorders as the most common mental illness in the U.S. Something, somewhere, is off. The pressures of life today are so different from those just a generation or two …
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Sep 11, 2017 |
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104: Uncovering the Root Causes of PCOS, Endometriosis, and More
00:41:08
Pharmacist turned naturopathic doctor Brooke Kalanick uses the best of both natural and conventional methods to treat women with PCOS, Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, perimenopause, menopause, and other female hormone imbalances. Dr. Brooke works to find the root cause of these troubling conditions. Her practice takes a holistic approach to reset hormones, heads, and habits so women …
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Sep 04, 2017 |
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103: A Professional Organizer Shares How to Beat Clutter
00:53:49
Did you know there’s such a thing as a professional organizer? Someone you can just invite into your home to make all your clutter and cleaning problems go away? It’s true! My guest today is Andrea Dekker and her job is helping people simplify and organize their lives. Better yet, she does it in in a way …
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Aug 31, 2017 |
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102: How to Stay Safe During Tick Season & Avoid Chronic Lyme Disease with Dr. Jay Davidson
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