Send Vanessa a Text Message If you appreciate the work here and want to support Intentionally Well, consider becoming a monthly supporter below. Every bit helps keep meaningful conversations coming your way: Become a Monthly Supporter Also, there’s a one-time support link at the very bottom of this page you might want to check out. It’s a simple way to show your support. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Adam Urato, a practicing Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and Harvard-trained ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 81
Send Vanessa a Text Message Connect with Dr. Pete Sulack below In this milestone 80th episode, I’m joined by Dr. Pete Sulack, a husband, father, practitioner, and bold Christ-follower who shares his remarkable journey of healing from a stage 4 terminal brain cancer diagnosis. After being told there was no cure, Dr. Pete turned towards a faith-filled path where God led him into deeper wisdom, radical lifestyle shifts, and a healing process that focused on both spiritual alignment and cellular rep...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 80
Send Vanessa a Text Message If you’ve ever tried to “detox” and felt worse, OR you're not sure why it's necessary to consider detoxing in today's world...this episode IS FOR YOU. Unfortunately, we are now exposed to more environmental stressors and hidden toxins than ever before, and most people are a) unsure as to how to approach the topic of detox or b) detoxing but their order of operations has them feeling sicker and more depleted. In this conversation with my guest and detox and mineral bal...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 79
Send Vanessa a Text Message Jessica Rose's NEW Book: Healthier Beauty: The Ultimate Guide to Radiant Skin, Hair, and Wellness In this episode, I sit down with certified nutritionist and licensed cosmetologist Jessica Rose, author of Healthier Beauty: The Ultimate Guide to Radiant Skin, Hair and Wellness , to unpack the truth behind radiant skin—and it’s not what most beauty brands are telling you. We explore why less is more when it comes to skincare, how over-complicated routines may be weakeni...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 78
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, Adam Woolard joins us to unpack why traditional testing often misses the bigger picture—and how smarter, functional health testing can help you optimize your health, energy, and performance, especially for men (but women as well!). Adam is the VP of Business Development and a Health Coach for Joi+Blokes, a functional telemedicine company that caters to all 50 states, and offers personalized care with access to a dedicated coach for one-on-one guidance...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 77
Send Vanessa a Text Message Prolon Listener Discount: Save with Vanessa’s Link What if you could experience the powerful benefits of fasting — without fully fasting? In this episode, I’m joined by Renee Fitton, distinguished dietitian and entrepreneur at the forefront of the intersection between nutrition, healthcare, and education to explore the science and strategy behind fasting mimicking . Renee breaks down how fasting mimicking can: Support cellular rejuvenation and autophagy Promote biolog...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 76
Send Vanessa a Text Message We are back with Part 2 of my conversation with holistic veterinarian Dr. Katie Woodley, and this time—it’s all about YOU! In this special listener Q&A episode, Dr. Katie answers the pet health questions listeners submitted, diving deeper into root cause pet health and how to best support your precious four-legged family members. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting veterinary health advice, this episode will further help you cut through the confusion an...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 75
Send Vanessa a Text Message CrowdHealth Discount: joincrowdhealth.com — Use code VANESSA for big savings on your first 3 months. In this episode, I sit down with Andy Schoonover, founder of Crowd Health , to expose the flaws in traditional health insurance and why the system is designed to keep you trapped and overpaying. We dive into why insurance companies—not you—are the real customers, why many doctors are fed up with insurers, how inflated medical costs are no accident, and much more. Most ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 74
Send Vanessa a Text Message GET 10% OFF LIFEBLUD — My Exclusive Listener Discount Use code VANESSA10 at checkout Shop here: https://lifeblud.co/?dt_id=2163895 Methylene blue is everywhere right now—and for good reason. This episode has become one of my most downloaded of all time, and if you’re curious about how to support energy, mitochondria, and real healing...you’re in the right place. Original Air Date: 2/6/23 I sat down with Adam Marafioti , the founder of LifeBlud , to dive deep into the ...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 73
Send Vanessa a Text Message Listener Discount Code: INTENTIONALLY10 for 10% off purchase (Glutathione) Link to shop: https://aurowellness.com/?ref=1733 Glutathione—often called the “master antioxidant”—plays a crucial role in detoxification, disease prevention, immune function, and overall health. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nayan Patel to break down what glutathione is, why it’s essential, and how to optimize your levels naturally and through supplementation. Dr. Nayan is a renowned ph...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 72
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode I sit down with Stefanie Adler, Certified Nutrition Consultant (CNC), Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist (FDN), and women's hormone and fertility expert. Through diving-deep with her clients from all over the world, she's been able to help them overcome chronic symptoms such as hormonal imbalances, gut issues, unexplained infertility, and more. In this discussion, we heavily focus on PCOS and Endometriosis, which are unfortunately all-too common in tod...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 71
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Katie Woodley, founder of The Natural Pet Doctor, to explore the power of integrative veterinary medicine. With over 15 years of experience blending Eastern and Western approaches, Dr. Woodley shares how her personal journey led her to focus on holistic pet care, particularly the critical role of gut health. During our conversation, we uncover why addressing the root cause of illness—rather than just treating symptoms—is essential ...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this insightful episode, I sit down with Vince Pitstick, founder of Vidal Coaching and creator of the 4F Process™, a leader in functional medicine and health coaching. With over 19 years of experience, Vince has dedicated his career to helping people understand their bodies better and find lasting solutions to health challenges. During this discussion, we dissect many misconceptions about weight loss and metabolism, and why people's approaches often fail. Vince exp...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 69
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with world-renowned science writer and best-selling author, Dr. Dawson Church to discuss the incredible power of the mind and overcoming trauma, PSTD, and other emotional imbalances. His expertise in brain science, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), veteran mental health, and epigenetics has had an impact on millions worldwide. We cover a variety of different subjects during this chat including but not limited to: PSTD and how we can all ex...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 68
Send Vanessa a Text Message Original Air Date: 3/01/23 This week, we are revisiting one of the most popular episodes of Intentionally Well, as it's been on my heart personally to re-share this important discussion. With a major lack of informed consent and continuous denial from practitioners, countless people have and are suffering from Botox injections worldwide. Despite growing awareness, the majority of society is still in the dark regarding this neurotoxin, and informed consent is critical ...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 67
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this interview, I sit down with Emma Tekstra, actuary, global health consultant, and author of How to Be a Healthy Human: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know about Health and Longevity . Emma is passionate about helping companies and individuals understand what truly creates health and wellbeing. As a fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Emma is deeply rooted in the data and science of the human body and what makes it tick or break down. Some of what is disc...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 66
Send Vanessa a Text Message Dr. Julie Siemer's book: https://a.co/d/73Y16gE (Additional resources and links below) In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julie Siemers, DNP, MSN, RN, to discuss the realities of today's hospital and critical care system. She is a patient safety consultant, industry nurse leader, worldwide educator, the founder of Lifebeat Solutions, and the author of the bestselling book, 'Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator's Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell Abo...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 65
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode I sit down with Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist. She is also the founder of EBFA Global, author of the book Barefoot Strong, and CEO/founder of Naboso Technology. With over 23 years in the fitness industry, Dr. Splichal has totally dedicated her medical career towards the study of postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration, and sensory integration. Dr. Splich...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 64
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tracy McCarthy, board-certified functional psychiatrist to discuss the intricacies of mental health in today's world. She eventually sidestepped conventional psychiatry after experiencing frustration with the limitations of the practice, and is now dedicated towards root-cause medicine. She is the creator of the Natural Mood Solution Online Program, the founder and Medical Director of Dr. Tracy McCarthy Functional Medicine, and is ...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 63
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this special episode, I sit down with Chrissy Hicks to candidly discuss the MIRACLE journey of her daughter Yulia. After being adopted from Ukraine, Yulia was in need of a life-saving kidney transplant, but was denied the procedure by Duke University Hospital due to her Covid vaccination status. The story unfolds in the most incredible of ways, miracle after miracle...and Chrissy and her husband are still relentlessly dedicated towards raising awareness and sharing...
Oct 08, 2024•57 min•Ep. 62
Send Vanessa a Text Message Fusionary Formulas discount code: VANESSA15 (15% off) Website: https://fusionaryformulas.com/ (VANESSA15) In this episode I welcome Dr. Shivani Gupta to the show to discuss the world of Ayurveda. Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner, a highly acclaimed speaker, author, podcast host, and the CEO of Fusionary Formulas. During this discussion, she gives us a deeper look into this ancient system of health, which tackles the prevention and healing of modern lifestyle-r...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 61
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this anticipated episode, I have the honor of sitting down with board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Jack Wolfson to discuss the TRUTH about heart disease and overall heart health. In a world where we're unfortunately and largely dependent on a system that's failed millions, Dr. Jack's focus is to deeply educate the public and his patients on why the conventional approach to cardiac health is hindering and often dangerous. He has gone to extreme lengths to share credi...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 60
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I welcome Western Medical Herbalist, Lee Carroll to the show to largely discuss the powerful benefits of ergothioneine, a naturally-occurring amino acid found in mushrooms. After an extensive career thus far, Lee is now Chief Medical Herbalist of Real Mushrooms, and his passion lies in educating both the public and practitioners of the amazing applications of mushrooms to support human health. Ergothioneine has largely flown under the radar among our ...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 59
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I chat with functional health strategist (FDNP) Kim Heintz, to discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome, gut health, and chronic/mystery symptoms from an integrative, holistic, and hopeful perspective. Kim's journey into functional health started with a debilitating long history that included chronic migraines, chronic fatigue, sleep issues, etc. for over two decades. While doctors offered no hope, she was determined to find answers, eventually discovering th...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 58
Send Vanessa a Text Message The reality is, these are truths we've ALWAYS needed, but even more so in today's times. And in this episode, I have the sincerest pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ben Rall, to chat about where are heads and hearts need to be today and moving forward. As a chiropractor, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and author, Dr. Ben has geared his life towards educating and empowering individuals on how to apply a vitalistic model of healthcare to their lives, and he's pass...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 57
Send Vanessa a Text Message Mitolife discount code for listeners: VANESSA15 Visit: https://www.mitolife.co/ In this episode, I sit down with Matt Blackburn, for a very candid conversation largely surrounding "changing your mind" and evolving in a culture that largely still safely operates in a dogmatic manner . Matt is the founder and owner of Mitolife, the host of Mitolife Radio Podcast, the creator of the CLF Protocol, and has truly dedicated his life towards alternative health research. As so...
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 56
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with Osteopath and Naturopath, Dr. Elizabeth Bright, to discuss the crucial importance of addressing thyroid and adrenal function when experiencing all hormonal imbalances, as well as a host of other health conditions. Dr. Bright explains the significance of a high-fat diet as well as iodine to support the thyroid, as well as understanding the role of the thyroid as being the MASTER regulator of the entire body. In this discussion we tackle...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 55
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Haller, Board Certified Master Iridologist, to discuss all things Iridology and how this preventative and non-invasive practice can influence one's life. She goes on to deeply educate us on how the eyes can reveal many things regarding your current health status, as well as give indications regarding genetic strengths and weaknesses. Jessica focuses on helping uncover the root cause of clients' concerns by analyzing their iris,...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 54
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with the Founder of Sonobreasts, Ultrasound Sonographer Jasmine Khorsandi, as well as Breast Implant Illness Advocate, Amanda Porta. With approximately 3500 women dying per month in the U.S. alone (according to updated 2024 statistics), there are understandably rising concerns regarding standard detection protocols. Unfortunately, nearly 50% of breast cancer is missed among women with dense breast tissue, therefore highlighting the truth: R...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 53
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I have the beautiful opportunity to sit down with Dr. Perry Nickelston, Owner of Stop Chasing Pain. Otherwise known as the 'LYMPH DOC,' he has successfully touched millions by teaching valuable and life-changing information on the importance of the lymphatic and vascular systems as they relate to all dis-ease and chronic pain states. Dr. Perry is a Chiropractic Physician, an international speaker and educator of the self-care MOJO series, creator of t...
May 21, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 52
