Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m sharing practical and root-cause strategies for reflux, indigestion, and heartburn. While acid blockers can provide short-term relief, they often miss the deeper issue — low stomach acid, mineral depletion, and the impact of chronic stress on digestion. We’ll talk about the surprising role frequent burping plays, how to soothe symptoms naturally, and why resolving underlying stress is the key to long-term digestive health. If you’ve dealt w...
Aug 13, 2025•15 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, Alexis Joseph joins me to share her journey of chronic back pain that wouldn’t go away until she uncovered its emotional root. After trying physical therapy, massage, injections, and more, Alexis discovered the mind-body connection and how repressed emotions were fueling her pain. This conversation dives into the work of Dr. John Sarno and Nicole Sachs, the concept of TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome), and the healing power of emotional honesty....
Aug 06, 2025•45 min
Send us a text Watch this week's episode! Click here! This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m talking about how switching from traditional “normal” shoes to barefoot and transitional footwear helped me resolve my own back pain—and how you can safely make the change, too. If you’ve ever dealt with nagging back, knee, hip, or foot pain, this episode is for you! I share what “barefoot shoes” really are (and what they’re not), how heel drop and shoe shape can impact your body mechanics, and...
Jul 30, 2025•25 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life , Mel Abraham shares the mindset shifts and life lessons that helped him rebuild after cancer, single fatherhood, and losing a third of his wealth in a Ponzi scheme. We talk about redefining wealth, the purpose of money, and how to build true freedom—financially and emotionally. If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind with money or unsure where to start, this episode will help you reframe your relationship with it and move forward with clarity an...
Jul 23, 2025•59 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, Morley Robbins returns to unpack the misunderstood role of copper in energy production, iron regulation, and chronic fatigue. We explore how stress, poor soil quality, and modern health trends have created a widespread mineral imbalance—and why copper might be the missing link for those struggling with burnout, low energy, or hormonal chaos. If you’ve ever been told you’re “low iron” or feel like your energy tank is always on empty, this conver...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life , I’m joined by Dr. Jill Carnahan, a functional medicine physician who’s no stranger to adversity. From breast cancer at 25 to Crohn’s disease and mold toxicity, Jill has walked through deep suffering—and shares how those experiences became her greatest teachers. We talk about what happens when your body breaks down, why high achievers struggle to rest, and how healing starts with radical self-compassion. If you’ve ever felt like you had to push...
Jul 09, 2025•47 min
Send us a text It’s the end of June, and I’m wrapping up our listener-powered Q&A series with a jam-packed solo episode. I tackle three big questions from Sarah, Jeanine and Wendy that span swollen fingers after COVID, mast-cell mayhem, bumps around the eyes, fertility prep, and even rheumatoid arthritis. Thanks for being here! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Swollen Fingers Post-COVID : Often linked to cellular stress, mineral imbalances (esp. low potassium), and mast cell activation. Support adrenals and m...
Jun 27, 2025•27 min
Send us a text 🌟 ⚠️ This is the episode you didn’t know you desperately needed. 💥 Wills, trusts, probate... sounds boring? Think again. This convo might just save your family thousands—and a whole lot of stress. 👀💸 This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by estate attorney and certified performance coach Ali Goff, who’s not only brilliant but also shows up to legal talks in a T-shirt that says “Future Dead Person.” So you know we’re going to have fun while talking about somet...
Jun 18, 2025•48 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m answering two listener questions—one about histamine intolerance and another about gut testing for a 3-year-old with allergies and chronic symptoms. If you’ve ever wondered whether histamine is really the problem or if stool testing is worth the investment, this episode is for you. In this episode, I share why histamine intolerance is almost always a secondary issue (not the root cause), what body systems need support instead, and h...
Jun 11, 2025•18 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m answering two listener questions around childhood eczema—when it flares from pool exposure and when gut healing alone isn’t enough. If you’ve been navigating eczema with your child (or yourself) and feel like you’ve hit a wall despite diet changes and supplements, this one’s for you. In this episode, I break down the different types of eczema and how they react to things like chlorine, chemical sensitivity, and gut imbalances. I als...
Jun 04, 2025•14 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by Nicole Sachs for a juicy and mind-blowing convo that just might change the way you think about your symptoms. Nicole is a total powerhouse when it comes to helping people heal chronic pain, anxiety, long COVID, and all the mystery symptoms that make you feel like a walking question mark. We get into her story of being diagnosed with a gnarly spinal condition at 19, how she healed without surgery, and what that has to do wi...
May 28, 2025•53 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by the one and only Danielle Kepics, who you might remember from our hair loss episode not long ago. Danielle is a certified fertility educator, functional medicine practitioner, former mental health therapist, and all-around powerhouse in women's health. In this juicy and eye-opening conversation, we’re talking all about hormonal birth control and the things most women are never told. Danielle shares her own story of being p...
May 21, 2025•54 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m doing something a little different. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a raw, real behind-the-scenes reflection on the costly mistakes I made by outsourcing my financial decisions and the powerful shift that happened when I decided to take my power back. If you’ve ever felt intimidated, overwhelmed, or just checked out when it comes to money, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and 4️⃣ powerful questio...
May 14, 2025•16 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m joined by Morley Robbins, creator of the Root Cause Protocol and expert in mineral metabolism, to unpack why high-dose vitamin D supplements might actually be making your symptoms worse instead of better. In this eye-opening conversation, we talk about why low vitamin D on a lab doesn’t always mean deficiency, how inflammation and hidden infections can disrupt vitamin D metabolism, and why minerals like magnesium, copper, and retino...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Send us a text 🎉 IT’S OUR 400TH EPISODE, BABY!! 🎉 This week on The Less Stressed Life , we’re joined by integrative psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt, who has spent over 30 years using nutrition and functional testing to support mental health. We’re breaking down how deficiencies in B12, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, and even lithium can mimic or worsen anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders—and why standard lab work often misses the full picture. If your labs say “normal” but you still...
Apr 30, 2025•49 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the surprisingly emotional (and super frustrating) world of hair loss, stress, and scalp health with the one and only Danielle Kepics, PA-C. Danielle is a certified fertility educator, functional medicine practitioner, and former PA with a unicorn-level background in women’s health—and she’s sharing her real-life, two-year journey through post-COVID hair loss, scalp breakage, mold scares, and what finally helped her re...
Apr 23, 2025•51 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, we're talking about reversing cognitive decline and optimizing brain health with Dr. Heather Sandison, author of Reversing Alzheimer’s . As a naturopathic doctor and founder of the first memory recovery residential program, Dr. Sandison shares the six root causes of neurodegeneration—and how you can bring the brain back into balance at any age. We’re talking about reversing Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative conditions (although it is so much mo...
Apr 16, 2025•49 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the world of holistic and airway dentistry with Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez—a biological dentist turned virtual consultant who's helping families decode the wild world of oral development, mouth breathing, and pediatric dental treatment options. After moving from Chicago to Portugal (yes, really!), Dr. Julia shifted from traditional dentistry to guiding parents through finding the right solutions for their kids’ sleep, airw...
Apr 09, 2025•47 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, we’re talking about breaking free from diet culture and rebuilding trust with your body. Clinical psychologist, registered dietitian and fitness expert Dr. Supatra Tovar shares how stress, restriction and shame disrupt hunger cues and what it really takes to feel safe, nourished and whole again. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, body image or the pressure to do it all, this empowering episode offers practical tools and a fresh per...
Apr 02, 2025•50 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , we’re diving into the power of breathwork for daily practice with breath expert and fitness professional Josh Seiler. After a long battle with a mysterious lung infection that left doctors stumped, Josh turned to breathwork and oxygen therapy—and fully healed. Now, he teaches others how to use the breath to regulate stress, improve focus, and support overall health. In this episode, Josh shares simple, science-backed techniques to shif...
Mar 26, 2025•53 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , I'm talking about something huge that most people don’t realize: stress is often the hidden trigger behind gut and skin issues. If you’ve been struggling with eczema, rashes, bloating, or food sensitivities and nothing seems to help, stress could be the missing piece. In this episode, I break down three major ways stress impacts your body, from depleting key nutrients to shutting down digestion and suppressing immune function. I also s...
Mar 19, 2025•16 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , I’m sharing part 1 of my full health journey—the struggles, the mistakes, and the lessons learned—so you don’t have to spend 10 years figuring it out like I did. In this episode, I take you back to two pivotal health crises in my life: one in 2015 and another in 2017. This week, I’m focusing on the 2015 crisis—the wake-up call that led me to truly understand the connection between gut health, food sensitivities, and chronic inflammatio...
Mar 12, 2025•24 min
Send us a text This week, I’m bringing something new to The Less Stressed Life Podcast ! I’m sitting down with my past client, Kelli, who went from struggling with eczema and food sensitivities to healing in a way that felt surprisingly linear. We don’t always expect healing to be a straight path, but when it happens, it’s a relief—and I wanted to dig into what made Kelli’s journey so effective. Kelli’s story is a great example of what’s possible when you take the right steps. If you’ve been tol...
Mar 05, 2025•48 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , we’re diving into lymphatic health, breast wellness, and reproductive care with Leah Levitan, a certified lymphatic therapist and founder of Lymph Love Club. Leah shares her personal journey with fibrocystic breasts, how lymphatic drainage plays a critical role in breast cancer prevention, and why so many women experience puffy armpits, breast congestion, and pelvic stagnation—plus what to do about it. We break down the importance of l...
Feb 26, 2025•48 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life , we’re diving into the world of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and its incredible ability to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and support recovery from chronic conditions. Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and HBOT specialist, explains how increasing oxygen under pressure stimulates stem cell growth, enhances mitochondrial function, and even aids in neurological recovery. We break down the medical and emer...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , we’re breaking down the fascinating connection between unresolved trauma, chronic inflammation, and the nervous system. Dr. Don Wood explains how past experiences get "stuck" in the brain, keeping the body in a constant state of stress and driving symptoms like anxiety, autoimmune issues, and even chronic pain. We discuss why emotional trauma can show up as physical illness, how it alters immune function, and—most importantly—how to re...
Feb 12, 2025•45 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , I’m diving into a fascinating and practical conversation with Sakina Di Pace, a licensed acupuncturist and facial cupping expert, about how facial cupping can naturally reduce wrinkles, improve skin tone, and boost circulation—all without Botox! In this episode, we dive deep into the power of facial cupping, why it’s a game-changer for skin health, and how it fits into the bigger picture of beauty in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)....
Feb 05, 2025•45 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , I’m diving into a fascinating and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Tom Cowan about structured water—a topic that challenges everything we thought we knew about hydration, biology, and even health itself. Dr. Cowan, a disruptor in the health space and author of Cancer and the New Biology of Water , joins me to explain why not all water is created equal and how structured water plays a crucial role in our cells, energy, and even disease...
Jan 29, 2025•58 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , I’m thrilled to welcome Erin Falco, a functional medicine dietitian specializing in pediatric nutrition, mental health, and autoimmune conditions. I met Erin at a national registered dietitian conference and LOVED her presentation because it was loaded with case studies. Inspired by her son’s journey with PANS/PANDAS, Erin shares how she helps families tackle complex conditions like ADHD, autism, eating disorders, and anxiety by addres...
Jan 22, 2025•57 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re wrapping up our special encore series by revisiting this last impactful episode featuring Dr. Perry Nickelston, also known as "The Lymph Doc." In this powerful conversation, Dr. Perry shares his expertise on the lymphatic system and its critical role in detoxification, immunity, and overall health. Drawing from his personal health journey and decades of experience, Dr. Perry explains why the lymphatic system is often overlooked, y...
Jan 15, 2025•59 min
