Can close your mouth and breathe through your nose for 60 seconds? If not, you may want to consider a breathing evaluation. Good oral health and proper breathing are key to your overall health and longevity. Unfortunately, breathing and orthodontic issues are becoming an epidemic. Replaying one of my favorite episodes in a topic often overlooked! Guest: Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS Highlights: 10:27 Common breathing issues and what healthy breathing looks like 18:08 A quick test to see if you have...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min
What does it look like to start potty training at birth? You could go diaper free as soon as your child starts walking! Andrea is the mother of 5 and has helped hundreds of moms go diaper free by using elimination communication. It's a beautiful way to build deep connection with your child and can make life easier for mom too. Guest: Andrea Olson Highlights 11:40 A brief history of why we use diapers 15:50 Montisorri research on the best age window to get our of diapers 29:20 What elimination co...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Tracey started a backyard city garden and within a few years sold her house to buy land in Texas. All for the love of growing your own food. This episode shares the mistakes made along the way, what life with a dairy cow is really like and where you can start if homesteading is your dream. Guest: Tracey Grant Highlights 10:36 Where to start homesteading when you've never done it before 17:17 Farming mistakes to learn from 23:27 Considerations for canning & preserving food 36:47 Methods for h...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 18 min
There is not a lot of information about the transition to fatherhood - so let's talk about it. This conversation is with a friend and my husband about their experience along the journey to fatherhood and what it's like becoming a parent. Guest: Michael Cazayoux Highlights 16:25 Supporting a partner during birth 22:02 Building a circle, mom supports baby, dad supports mom, community sports dad 31:57 Adjusting responsibilities and navigating being a new parent 32:50 Grieving independence and auton...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This episode is all about sex. Specifically, the sex life of 2 relationship coaches. They share how to keep sex consistent in a long-term relationship. In part 2 of this conversation with my friends Alexa and Jordan, we get into intimacy and how sex evolves in relationships. Guest: Alexa and Jordan Bowditch Highlights 7:48 Getting tested for STDs at the beginning of a relationship 12:02 Having a plan for when the sexy days of the relationship aren't as frequent 15:15 The erotic blueprint test 20...
Jul 12, 2022•47 min
A sneak peek into the relationship between 2 relationship coaches. What do sex and love look like for those who made a career helping others thrive in these areas? My friends Alexa and Jordan join me on this episode to peel back the curtain and give an inside look into how they evolve and grow their relationship. Guest: Alexa and Jordan Bowditch Highlights 14:30 Building a special and different relationship 18:45 Intentionality around sex 34:43 The impact of having a "teacher" for your relations...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min
We're talking about all things safe and effective for baby products. How to have a non-toxic nursery & life. This episode is designed to help you make the best decisions for your family. How to do your own research, where to prioritize, and some tips to make your budget work for a non-toxic life. Guest: Aida Garcia-Toledo Highlights 12:39 Why a non-toxic lifestyle is more important today than ever before 17:12 The points in life when we are most vulnerable to toxins 22:21 How to prioritize p...
Jun 28, 2022•56 min
Why emotional health is reflected in our physical organs. An exploration of the vagus nerve. Modern science has given us a much deeper understanding of our nervous system. This episode looks at how our physical body is impacted by stress, trauma and other emotional experiences. Guest: Jessica Maguire Highlights 12:45 How the central nervous system operates 14:11 The vagus nerves role in parasympathetic response 29:08 ACEs study (adverse childhood experiences) and the symptoms caused later in lif...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr
Home births have the same results as hospital births for babies, and better results for mothers. This episode breaks fears our modern society has around home birth and provides facts and information about the experience of the midwifery model of care Guest: Charli and Sarah of Hearth and Home Midwifery Highlights 16:39 The midwifery model of care explained, and what it looks like in action 24:43 Important differences between hospital based care and midwifery 32:47 Reasons home birth might not be...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Thyroid issues (like most health issues) are full-body issues. How to heal from Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism from a new perspective. Today's guest has new ideas and a holistic approach to healing thyroid issues. Highlights 13:26 What is happening in the body in a hypothyroid state 17:48 Treating thyroid conditions by looking at the full body picture 24:47 Thyroid hormone production and how to test cells to see if it's adequate 33:18 Is Hashimotos is different than hypothyroidism 44:12 The majo...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Coming to the end of my third trimester! Baby is almost here and Austin and I share how the third trimester has been going. Highlights 8:01 Babymoons: the importance of focusing on your relationship before baby joins and the ideal time to plan one in your pregnancy 12:24 Filling your freezer for postpartum 18:05 Carly's third-trimester diet 22:27 Bodywork and exercise Carly's doing in the third trimester 26:17 Midwifery in the third trimester 49:48 Austin and Carly's plan for the first 40 days p...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min
"More than half the people in the US don't have a person they can call if they're in crisis - we're not sharing authentically" How ketamine psychotherapy helps us connect with ourselves and integrate into the human experience we're collectively having. Highlights 8:45 Who psychotherapy might be helpful to 13:47 Ketamine psychotherapy and legal psychedelic therapy in the US 19:28 In a world obsessed with self - we're really not doing well 33:13 Psychedelic: what exactly does it mean and what is i...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min
How do you build permanent change with diet, relationships, and life? It's not easy! But the payoff is long-term. My guest today shares how you can break patterns and create permanent change, all while being gentle with yourself. Highlights 12:49 Shifting from pain motivators to pleasure motivators 17:33 The 3 main factors that interrupt consistency 24:28 Why we self-sabotage 34:53 Valuing your recovery rate over your success rate 43:21 How to build permanent change with diet Guest: Carly Pollac...
May 17, 2022•56 min
Seed oils are destroying your health. There are some of the consequences of seed oils on health. Most Americans consume these inflammatory seed oils (or vegetable oils) at least 3 times a day. This episode shares why they're so bad and what you can do to eliminate them from your diet. Highlights 16:03 The hateful eight: the key seed oils to avoid 19:05 Why seed oils are bad for the human diet & the chronic diseases they may cause 33:56 Connection between seed oils and brain health (like Alzh...
May 10, 2022•53 min
Toxins are everywhere - food, makeup, clothes, and unfortunately, it's not always easy to tell what's safe and what's not. This episode is to help you build up knowledge so you can make toxic-free choices to protect yourself and your family from toxin exposure. Highlights 15:37 Endocrine disrupters: what they are and how chemicals mimic them 17:54 How toxins enter the body: the 5 main routes 20:19 Where toxins accumulate in the body: in fat 22:52 Kids are more sensitive to toxin exposure 33:58 W...
May 03, 2022•58 min
Your eye health is a window into your overall health. There is an eye and brain connection… eye and gut connection, mental health connection, and even autoimmune & Hashimoto's connection. Let's take a look - Highlights 10:29 A functional medicine approach to eye health 12:07 Eye and brain connection 19:41 Thyroid issues showing up in an eye exam 26:31 Macular degeneration: it's increasing likely due to lack of nutrients in our diets 30:23 Migraines and the connection to the eyes 37:46 Mental...
Apr 26, 2022
Lyme disease is incredibly common, and yet often diagnosed. Here's what you need to know about this disease that shows up in so many ways in the body. Highlights 13:05 What is Lyme disease 18:18 The options to test for Lyme disease 25:57 The treatment options for Lyme 30:04 Parasites, mold and Lyme: why do they often show up together 45:30 The misconceptions about Lyme Guest: Dr. Jaban Moore, D.C Related Episodes: Podcast 075: What Conventional Doctors Won't Tell You About Treating and Preventin...
Apr 19, 2022•48 min
How to make a baby 101. When do you have the best chance of becoming pregnant? 75% of women don't know when the best time in their cycle to conceive is (I didn't). So this episode is to educate women and men on what to do if they want to start their baby journey. Highlights 8:36 What Ava Bracelet does 21:12 How hormones change during the cycle and when ovulation occurs 50:44 The fertile window and when you have the best chance of becoming pregnant 58:47 What happens when the sperm and egg meet G...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min
How do you create a business and life that lights you up instead of being stuck going through the motions? Today's guest (and my weirdest friend) Angie Lee shares her journey of identity, business, brand, and life. Highlights 9:44 How to become an entrepreneur (by accident) 16:03 Identity and personal brand 54:27 Being an adult and living with ADHD 1:05:35 Decision to get breast explant surgery Guest: Angie Lee Related Episodes: Podcast 044: Signs from the Universe, Relationship Realness, and Da...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 17 min
What is your regular dentist missing about your overall health? Here's what oral hygiene can tell us about our full body, a new perspective from a functional dentist. Replaying one of my favorite episodes in a topic often overlooked! Highlights 14:39 What a visit with a functional dentist looks like and why they won't recommend mouthwash 21:49 Oral health indicators that expose hidden health imbalances 43:18 Daily practices for great oral health 55:58 How a poorly done root canal can wreak havoc...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min
From pre-conception to postpartum: pregnancy stories, advice, and experiences from a functional medicine nurse and mom of 2. Taylor Dukes share her entire experience for both of her pregnancies as well as how she supports patients who are pregnant or looking to get pregnant in her functional medicine practice. Highlights 6:37 The practice of functional medicine 8:49 Prepping for pregnancy & detoxing 26:30 Taking progesterone & mental fog during pregnancy 38:21 Birthing centers and non-ho...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min
My second-trimester experience. My husband, Austin, joins me again to discuss what the second trimester of pregnancy has been like for us. Highlights 4:45 Carly's diet, exercise, and hydration for the second trimester 9:29 Your power to ask for a second opinion 19:23 Pregnancy rhinitis & sleep issues (& how Carly is dealing with them) 29:12 Relationship conflicts during pregnancy 44:12 Mourning the parts of life that will change Resources We Mention: Pregnancy Pillow CarlyLovesKale Home ...
Mar 15, 2022•51 min
Modern life has its many benefits, but it also has consequences when it comes to mental health. This episode is about the many factors that impact our mental health (from physical health to diet to the choices we make). Highlights 9:39 How the brain has been ignored in the role of disease outcomes 18:46 Modern life & technology's impact on our health 38:14 The role of immune and gut health in mental health 48:44 Neuroplasticity explained (and why it's important) 52:10 Psychedelics and neurop...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min
One in every eight women will develop thyroid problems during her lifetime. Today I'm sharing a collection of tips and information regarding thyroid health, specifically thyroid health for women. Highlights 6:38 Why thyroid health affects all organs with Mark Ryan, acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner 11:13 The difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's with Carrie Vitt of Deliciously Organic 15:47 Universal thyroid screening during pregnancy with Dr. Christine Maren 21:16 How ...
Mar 01, 2022•30 min
Love is not a Disney movie. In truth, it is our responsibility to create the conditions for our partner to be in love with us. Andrew and Libby together are "The Art of Love". They coach couples to build a relationship where both parties understand, respect and love each other in the deepest, most intimate, and real way possible. Highlights 7:24 The Art of Love: Andrew and Libby's mission 17:16 Is your partnership style like going to the gym or the doctor? 23:58 The fallacy of unconditional love...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Do you know what traditional pediatricians don't tell you about to root of your child's behavior challenges? Dr. Nicole Beurkens is a child psychologist who takes a holistic approach in her work with families struggling with attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges. Highlights 8:25 Holistic psychology and health for children 22:53 Positive parenting: what is it 32:02 How processed food are connected to behavior and mental health 42:46 Sleep: how much do kids need 50:35 The impacts of sc...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr
Having a tongue tie affects breathing, sleep, energy levels, and physiology in the movement of the neck and shoulders. It has full health implications and yet many people don't know a lot about them. Highlights 10:53 What a tongue tie is 15: 24 Symptoms and challenges with breastfeeding 30:27 Tongue ties in adults 33:00 Treatment options Guest: Chelsea Pinto Resources We Mention: The Breathe Institue Related Episodes: Podcast 052: Functional Orthodontics: How Crooked Teeth and Mouth Breathing ar...
Feb 08, 2022•45 min
My good friend and wellness advocate Carly Brown and I answer your questions for a Q&A on Health. If you have questions that you'd like answered in a future episode ask them on Instagram ! Highlights 11:47 Insurance coverage and alternative medicine 15:24 How to budget your health costs 32:28 First steps to take if you get a cancer diagnosis 40:11 Hashimotos flare risk postpartum 57:29 Non-toxic skincare recommendations Guest: Carly Brown Resources We Mention: Carlybrownwellness.com @carlylo...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min
1 in 10 Americans are on antidepressants, that's a 400% increase in the last 20 years. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ellen Vora about a new approach to mental health. We discuss how to manage anxiety, true informed consent for antidepressants, as well as her take on the rising suicide rates in the United States. If you are triggered by discussions around anxiety, depression, psychiatric medication, or suicide, this episode may not be for you. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please ca...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr
My first-trimester experience. In this episode, my husband, Austin, and I discuss what the first trimester of pregnancy has been like for us. Highlights 6:20 Getting a thyroid panel and HCG test 12:35 First trimester symptoms Carly experienced 13:03 Morning sickness 15:59 Going on vaginal progesterone suppositories & reaction to them 21:37 12-week scan and tests we opted for 27:15 Pregnancy anxieties & mental health options Guest: Austin Brawner, my husband Related Episodes: Podcast 085:...
Jan 18, 2022•30 min
