Feeling overwhelmed by all the health advice out there? 🤯 This episode is all about healthy, inexpensive and easy habits to live a healthier life! Today’s guest is Cara Clark—a respected integrative nutritionist to celebs like Carrie Underwood, Olympians, and pro athletes. She’s also a root cause practitioner and a mom of four who truly gets the chaos of everyday life. Cara shares how to find your “why,” simplify your approach to food, and care for your health—body and soul. Thank you to our sp...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 81
✨ Ever wondered WHY peanut allergies are suddenly everywhere? Or what your brutal spring allergies are actually trying to tell you? 😩🌸 This week on The Culture Apothecary, Dr. Tania Elliott—board-certified allergist and full-on science nerd 🧬—is breaking down why allergies are skyrocketing, how your environment and even emotions might be messing with your immune system, and what you can actually do to fix it. Seasonal or food allergies? You NEED this episode. Let us know your biggest trigger ...
Jun 20, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 80
LASIK seemed like a miracle—until it started ruining lives. Chronic pain, vision loss, even suicide… and the FDA stays silent 👁️ Today, I’m joined by Dr. Cynthia MacKay, a Columbia eye surgeon whose colleague invented LASIK. She’s been warning people for years—and now she’s exposing the truth in her book The Unsightly Truth and doc Broken Eyes. I had LASIK 10 years ago… and after this convo, I’m not sure it went as well as I thought. 👀 Thank you to our sponsors! GEVITI : Use code "ALEX" to get...
Jun 17, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Would YOU let your 9-year-old ride the NYC subway alone?! 😳 Lenore Skenazy did—and got labeled “America’s Worst Mom.” In this episode of Culture Apothecary, Alex sits down with Lenore—founder of Let Grow and author of Free-Range Kids—to talk fear-based parenting and raising confident kids. Giving children more freedom might be the healthiest thing we can do. Thank you to our sponsors! ZEBRA: Use code "ALEX" for 10% OFF any order A'DEL: Use code "ALEX" for 25% off first time orders GARNUU: Use c...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Think pelvic floor health is just about doing a few kegels? LOL. Think again. I’m joined by Dr. Sara Reardon—aka The Vagina Whisperer—a total expert in all things pelvic floor to talk about what’s really going on down there: leaking when you sneeze, painful sex that’s not “in your head,” and how to have stronger orgasms. This episode is full of game-changing info every woman needs to hear 🙌 Thank you to our sponsors! TAYLOR DUKES WELLNESS : Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF PRIMAL PASTURES : Use...
Jun 10, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Is breastfeeding harder than you expected? You’re not alone. I’m joined by Therese Dansby, a former NICU nurse and holistic lactation consultant, for a real, no-fluff convo on nursing struggles, nipple changes, tandem feeding, and how your cycle might mess with letdown. Raw, honest, and full of support—this is the breastfeeding chat every mom deserves 🍼 Thank you to our sponsors! CROWDHEALTH : Get started today for just $99 per month for your first three months using code "CULTURE" HARVEST RIGH...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Is “wine mom” culture quietly breaking Christian women? 🍷💔 Ericka Andersen hid her addiction for years. Now she’s 5 years sober and exposing the truth behind the smiles and sippy cups. What if the thing helping you cope is actually keeping you stuck? Motherhood, shame, faith, and freedom — this one’s raw and real. 💗 SAMHSA’s National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellness — Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Cozy Earth | Use code "ALEX" for 40% ...
Jun 03, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Is letting your baby cry it out quietly shaping their brain — for better or worse? 😳🧠 What if the way we’ve been taught to parent is actually causing unseen damage?Today I’m joined by the legendary Dr. Daniel Amen — psychiatrist, brain scan pioneer, and founder of the Amen Clinics. We’re talking parenting, trauma, relationships, memory, anxiety, and how your diet could be wrecking your mood. Over 225,000 brain scans. Decades of research. And major truth bombs. This one’s gonna stick with you —...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 74
🚨 Heavy metals in Girl Scout Cookies?! And according to Dr. Austin Lake, men should absolutely understand menstrual cycles—plus what biblical male leadership really looks like. 👨⚕️📖 As the founder of Wholly Health, Dr. Lake helps thousands heal chronic fatigue, hormone issues, and autoimmunity by getting to the root cause. Today, he’s breaking down toxic food ingredients and God’s design for strong, healthy homes. 💪✨ Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra — Use code "ALEX" for 10% OFF any orde...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 73
What if your mystery symptoms aren’t in your head—they’re in your gut... and they have WORMS?! 🪱💥 Today I’m joined by Kim Rogers—aka the “Worm Queen”—to talk about the PARASITE epidemic no one is warning you about. After years of battling chronic illness, Kim ditched the mainstream, created the viral ParaFy Cleanse, and founded RogersHood Apothecary to help others get their health (and lives) back. ✨The truth is gross—but it might just heal you. Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Jesse & Ben's ...
May 23, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 72
We’re diving into one of the most misunderstood substances out there: NICOTINE! It might actually hold powerful healing potential—from neurological conditions to chronic pain and beyond. 👀 Dr. Ardis unpacks the history, the science, and the cover-ups—exposing the cracks in a system that’s kept real remedies in the shadows. Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellness — Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF A’del Natural Cosmetics — Use code "ALEX" for 25% OFF Harvest Right Freeze Drying Masa ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 71
🚨Buckle up, besties—this episode is a gut punch and a warm hug. I’m sitting down with Dr. John Delony—viral relationship advice sensation and emotional wellness expert—for a raw conversation on what’s really breaking down our relationships. 💔🧠 Author, mental health pro, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show, John’s helped thousands navigate marriage meltdowns, burnout, resentment, and the stuff we don’t say out loud—like what to do when you’re no longer attracted to your spouse. ✨Loving someon...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Tried prescriptions, pricey skincare, and still breaking out? 😤 Meet Maria Marlowe, The 'Acne Nutritionist' and founder of Kuma—the ingestible skincare brand helping thousands heal acne from the inside out. 🌿 Author of The Real Food Grocery Guide and host of 'The Glow Life' Podcast, Maria’s helped thousands clear their skin by fixing what’s really causing breakouts—food, gut health, and lifestyle 🍏 ✨Clear skin starts in the gut—not at Sephora. Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellne...
May 13, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Where did childhood go? No kids on bikes 🚲, no backyard chaos, no freedom. This week, I’m joined by Mike Lanza—dad, author of Playborhood, and the guy who said “enough” and turned his front yard into a kid-powered paradise 🌳 We’re talking how screens, fear, and over-scheduling stole childhood—and how to take it back. Think: no adults, no structure, just real, messy play. And yes, it works. ⚡ Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellness | Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Active Skin R...
May 09, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Can’t sleep? Brain fog? Energy tanked? The problem might be... your lightbulbs 💡 In this episode, I’m joined by Thaddeus Owen—biohacker, engineer, and co-founder of DreamWalkerz—to expose how modern life is wrecking your circadian rhythm 🌞 We’re talking sunlight hacks, blue light traps, meal timing, and why your 10pm Netflix habit might be frying your hormones. Get ready to question everything you do after dark 🌙⚡️ Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra | Use code "ALEX for 10% OFF A’del Natural...
May 06, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 67
Lyme disease isn't just a tick bite and a couple antibiotics. It can wreck your life—and most people (including your average doc) have no clue how deep it goes 🪲 Today, I’m talking to Dr. Bill Rawls — a doctor who got wrecked by chronic Lyme, ditched the broken system, healed himself with herbs, and now helps others do the same 🌿 We’re getting into what Lyme disease actually does to your body (it’s not just a rash and some antibiotics, babes), why so many people stay sick for years. Thank you ...
May 02, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 66
You’re tired, foggy, anxious, bloated, moody — and everyone says you’re “fine”? 🙄 Yeah…no. In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Izabella Wentz, aka The Thyroid Pharmacist, about why women are being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and stuck on symptom band-aids instead of actually healing. We’re getting into Hashimoto’s, hormones, chronic fatigue, and what’s REALLY going on with your health — and how to fix it at the ROOT. This is your permission slip to stop settling and start feeling like yourself aga...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 65
You’ve been told your whole life that you MUST have health insurance. But…what if you can actually get better coverage WITHOUT IT? 😮💨 In this episode, I’m talking to Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth—a Christian company that’s not insurance, but a platform + community that helps you crowdfund your medical costs, ditch the red tape, and actually use your money on things that keep you well—like functional medicine, chiropractic care, and clean food. Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Jesse &am...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 64
What if your home is making you sick—and you don’t even know it? 🧫🏠 Fatigue, brain fog, weird health stuff? It might not be you—it might be your home. 😵💫 In this episode, I brought in Ryan Blaser, founder of Test My Home, to scan my one-bedroom apartment for mold, EMFs, dirty air, toxic water—you name it. And yeah… the results were shocking (VLOG COMING SOON)! Ryan’s the go-to expert for Lauryn Bosstick, Paul Saladino, and now, me. After healing from his own environmental health crisis, he’...
Apr 22, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Is there a dark side to fertility treatments? 😳🧫 Dr. Aaron Kheriaty—psychiatrist, bioethicist, and free speech warrior—joins to discuss. From destroyed embryos to artificial wombs, we’re diving into a future that feels more Black Mirror than baby bliss. 👶⚠️ Dr. Kheriaty makes the case that some reproductive tech comes with serious moral costs—even if the intentions are beautiful. This episode isn’t about shame—it’s about asking the hard questions no one else will. If you’ve ever considered IV...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 62
What if the best alternative to Botox has been around since the 1800s? 😳✨ Helen Morrison, CMO of Frownies, is here to spill the secrets behind the natural wrinkle-smoothing patches that celebs, skincare lovers—and even the Kennedys—swear by. No needles. No chemicals. Just results. 👏 If you’re into clean beauty and aging like a goddess, this episode is your new obsession. 💖 Not sponsored—just a product I love and had to learn more about! Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra | Use code "ALEX f...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 61
What if antidepressants aren’t the answer, but the cause of your struggles? 😳💊 Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a board-certified psychiatrist, former FDA medical officer, and co-founder of TaperClinic, is here to shatter the myths around psychiatric meds and withdrawal. With years of experience in drug safety and mental health, he’s on a mission to help you safely taper off and take control of your mental health—without the brain zaps and emotional chaos. 😤✨ If you’re tired of being stuck in the med...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 61
What if pregnancy could feel empowering instead of exhausting? 😮💅💅 Alexandra Radway—MIT grad turned fertility fairy godmother—is here to flip everything you think you know about getting baby-ready. She says fertility isn’t broken… we’ve just been prepping for motherhood all wrong. 🙃🍼 With her Baby Ready Body Method, Alexandra is helping ambitious women ditch the burnout, heal their bodies, and actually enjoy the road to motherhood (yes, it’s possible). This episode is your permission slip ...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 60
What if gluten ISN’T the bad guy?! 🤯🍞 Sue Becker—founder of Bread Beckers and highly requested bread queen—is here to drop some TRUTH BOMBS. She says gluten isn’t the problem… it’s what we’ve done to wheat 🌾🚫 The processed bread on store shelves is NOT exactly what nature (aka God) had in mind. Sue’s helped hundreds of thousands fix their health with fresh-milled flour, and today, she’s here to prove why you might not have to break up with bread after all! Get ready to have your carb-loving ...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 59
What if you could take control of your health—before it’s too late? 🤔💉 Today, I’m chatting with Nate Graville, the founder of Geviti, about how proactive health screening can be a total game-changer—even if you feel perfectly fine. After losing his dad to cancer in 2021, Nate realized the healthcare system is way too reactive—so he built a platform that helps you catch issues early and optimize your well-being from home. No more waiting until something’s wrong—this is about staying ahead of th...
Apr 01, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 58
What if you could ditch alcohol and level up your life—without hitting rock bottom first? 🤔🍸 Today, I’m chatting with Amanda Kuda, an alcohol-free lifestyle expert, about how choosing sobriety can be a total game-changer—even if you're not struggling with addiction 🙌✨ Amanda’s here to inspire, not preach, and her new book, Unbottled Potential , is all about unlocking your full potential by breaking up with booze. Ready to sober up? Let’s dive in! 💚🌿 Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra | U...
Mar 28, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 57
From poking needles to building an acupuncture empire—Crystal Anderson’s story is WILD! Crystal went from helping stroke patients recover to launching California Mobile Acupuncture, bringing holistic healing straight to your doorstep. She’s a mom, a business boss, and a total legend in making wellness actually work for people. Would you let someone poke you for better health? 👀 Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellness | Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Azure Standard | Use code "ALEX...
Mar 25, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Today, we’re exposing the SHOCKING truth about pet food, vaccines, and what’s really making your dog sick. 🧐🐾 I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Karen Becker—holistic vet and author of The Forever Dog Life—aka the book that changed EVERYTHING I thought I knew about pet health. We’re talking raw diets, sneaky toxins ☠️, and the secret to helping your pup live longer (spoiler: it’s NOT just luck). If you love your dog, you NEED this episode 🐕🔥 Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Zebra | Use code "AL...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 55
More salt during pregnancy?! 🧂 Tattoos linked to heavy metal toxicity?! Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda, a Naturopathic Doctor, is here to bust myths and help families grow—without Big Pharma. From fertility struggles to kids’ health issues like ADHD and eczema, she’s all about real solutions, not symptom band-aids. Listen to find out what your doctor might not be telling you... 👀 Thank you to our sponsors! 😊 Taylor Dukes Wellness | Use code "ALEXCLARK" for 10% OFF Utzy Naturals | Use code "ALEX” for 20...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Is the seafood you’re eating a SCAM? Are Michelin stars just fancy nonsense? And WHY is tipping getting so out of control?! We’re diving deep with Chef Andrew Gruel—Food Network star, founder of Slapfish, and CEO of American Gravy Restaurant Group. From judging on Chopped Junior to launching a new family-friendly cookbook with BRAVE Books, Chef Gruel brings the heat with insider stories on food, family, and the future of dining in America 🍽️ If you eat food (uh, that’s you), you NEED to hear th...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 53
