Send us a text Over the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast , we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes. This week’s featured conversation highlights the incredible insights of Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried. In this episode, Dr. Sara takes us on a deep dive into the world of autoimmunity, hormones, and nervous system regulation. She shares the journey behind her latest book, The Autoimmune Cure , and explains why the skyrocketing rates of autoimmunity demand a new approach. Fro...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text Over the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re republishing some of our most popular episodes. This week’s encore episode features the brilliant Danielle Hamilton. In this episode, Danielle delved into the fascinating world of circadian and quantum biology, exploring how light and darkness profoundly impact metabolic health, inflammation, gut health, and hormones. She broke down the different kinds of light, explained their effects on our bodies, and highlighted ...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text For the next few weeks on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I will be republishing some of our most popular episodes. First up is with holistic physician and lecturer, Dr. Bradley Nelson. In this episode, Dr. Nelson tells us his story of how he went from a computer programmer to a chiropractor who specialized in releasing trapped emotions stored within the body. He gives examples of how he alleviated physical discomforts and emotional wounds in his patients, why it's so important, a...
Dec 25, 2024•47 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life , I’m excited to welcome Jean LaMantia, a registered dietitian, cancer survivor, and expert in lymphedema, lipedema, and oncology nutrition. Jean sheds light on these often-overlooked but common conditions, sharing the key differences between lymphedema and lipedema, the emotional challenges they bring, and how an anti-inflammatory diet can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. She also shares her personal journey with lymphoma at 27...
Dec 18, 2024•41 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Dy, DMD, a former restorative dentist turned airway wellness expert, who is now a leader in addressing oral ties, airway health, and sleep-disordered breathing for patients of all ages. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of oral ties and their impact on everything from infant feeding to sleep and behavioral health. Dr. Dy shares her journey from general dentistry to finding her passion fo...
Dec 11, 2024•54 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m thrilled to welcome Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, board-certified nutritionist, and bestselling author with over 40 years of experience in precision health and integrative care. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of peptides—what they are, how they work, and their incredible potential for healing, performance, and longevity. Jim shares his expertise on metabolic health, stress man...
Dec 04, 2024•49 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to welcome Shawna Holman, founder of A Little Less Toxic and bestselling author of A Healthier Home and her latest must-read, A Healthier Home Cook. In this episode, we talk about Shawna’s journey to health, from chronic sinus infections and sepsis to a thriving, balanced life. Shawna shares her A-L-T (Assess, Let Go, Level Up, Time) framework for creating a healthier home, simple strategies for reducing toxic load, and the beaut...
Nov 27, 2024•45 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m thrilled to welcome back Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, host of the Fertility Friday podcast and author of The Fifth Vital Sign and co-author of Real Food for Fertility . Lisa brings her expertise as a fertility awareness educator to discuss a topic on many women’s minds: advanced maternal age. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be 35+ and trying to conceive. Lisa explains how fertility evolves with age, why terms like “geriatric pr...
Nov 20, 2024•55 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to have Liz Haselmayer, creator of Homegrown Education, join me for this week’s episode! Liz is a passionate advocate for real food, holistic health, and intentional parenting, and she’s sharing her inspiring journey—from overcoming an eating disorder to raising her family with a focus on nourishment and wellness. In this episode, we dive into the importance of building a food value system, balancing modern life with a real food ...
Nov 13, 2024•46 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to welcome back Dr. Bill Rawls! In this episode, Bill dives deep into cellular wellness and shares powerful insights from his own health journey with chronic Lyme disease. We explore how the health of each cell affects our overall wellness, why chronic illness can often feel like a “perfect storm” of symptoms, and the best ways to fortify ourselves against stress and toxins. Bill breaks down his “five pillars of cellular health” ...
Nov 06, 2024•49 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Erin Doppelt, a spiritual psychology and meditation teacher with a fascinating global journey. Erin has spent years traveling the world, from Israel to India, diving deep into spiritual practices and studying under diverse gurus. Now the founder and CEO of Spiritual Intelligence , Erin is on a mission to help others live their most unedited, authentic lives. In this episode, Erin shares her insights on overcoming...
Oct 30, 2024•57 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the world of gut health, metabolism, and the hottest new trend in health: GLP-1 medications! 🎉 I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing Shefaly Ravula, a PA-C and founder of Precision Gut Health, who’s on a mission to transform gut and metabolic health using a fusion of culinary medicine, advanced labs, and a whole lot of passion. 🌱✨ We’re tackling everything from the role of GLP-1 agonists (think Ozempic and ...
Oct 23, 2024•36 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we're diving into the secrets of a good night's sleep! 💤 I sit down with sleep expert Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, who shares her journey from struggling with insomnia to becoming a leading advocate for restful sleep. Dr. Bell is on a mission to help others harness the power of quality sleep for a happier, healthier life. 🌙✨ We dig into the “Three P’s” of sleep— Prioritize , Proactively Manage Stress , and Protect Sleep . Dr. Bell explai...
Oct 16, 2024•25 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m thrilled to have Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, back with us! In this episode, Lily gives us the scoop on her latest book, Real Food for Fertility , co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, which focuses on preconception nutrition for both women and men. We cover everything from improving sperm quality to the crucial role of nutrient-dense foods for both partners. Lily is all about breaking down myths, especially when it comes to avoiding f...
Oct 09, 2024•54 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I chat with Matt Zemon, educator and author, about the transformative power of psychedelics in mental health. Matt shares his journey from avoiding drugs to becoming an advocate for psychedelics in treating trauma, PTSD, and more. We discuss how a magic mushroom experience changed his perspective and explore stories of veterans finding healing through psychedelic therapy. We also address the stigma surrounding psychedelics and highlight...
Oct 02, 2024•43 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m hanging out with Dr. Peter Martone, a chiropractor and injury prevention expert with over 23 years of experience! 🙌 Dr. Martone is sharing his revolutionary approach to sleep and spinal alignment, and trust me, it's a game-changer. He explains how the way we sleep affects not only our spine but also our nervous system and overall health. We dive into his concept of Get W.A.Y. Better Sleep and how fixing your sleep posture can help ...
Sep 25, 2024•44 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m hanging out with the amazing Brandee Hommerding, a certified nutrition therapy practitioner and founder of Bee Collective Wellness. Brandee is basically a stomach acid detective (yes, really), and she’s on a mission to help women feel better by mastering their digestion and hormones. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into all things stomach acid—why it’s essential for digestion, how it’s tied to your hormone health, and what h...
Sep 18, 2024•39 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of diving deep into the world of breathing, sleep apnea, and all things airway with the fabulous Dr. Kristen Geist. She's not just a dentist; she's a sleep and breathing guru who turned her own health battles into a mission to help others breathe and sleep better. Whether you snore, grind your teeth, or just feel tired all the time, this episode is your wake-up call to the wonders of airway health! Special Of...
Sep 11, 2024•49 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we're taking a literal "breath of fresh air"! I sit down with breathing expert Patrick McKeown, who explains how something as simple as changing the way you breathe can completely transform your health. Patrick dives into the Buteyko Method , a powerful technique that targets conditions like asthma, sleep apnea, and anxiety by focusing on nasal breathing and reducing over-breathing. He also reveals why mouth breathing is the sneaky culp...
Sep 04, 2024•55 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the brilliant Dr. Scott Sherr, who’s here to give us the lowdown on a little-known powerhouse called methylene blue. This isn’t your average health talk—Dr. Sherr dives into how this vibrant blue compound can supercharge your cells, boost your energy, and even support fertility! We’re covering everything from the science behind methylene blue to its amazing benefits for chronic conditions like fatigue...
Aug 28, 2024•50 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, get ready for an eye-opening chat with the incredible Dr. Bill Rawls. Dr. Rawls is the ultimate expert in turning health crises into opportunities for a vibrant life, and today, he’s spilling all the tea on how herbs can be your secret weapon against chronic illness. 🌱 We dive deep into Bill's journey from being knocked down by chronic Lyme disease to rising up stronger with the power of herbs and holistic therapies. Trust me, his insi...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Dr. Jen Johannsen. Jen is a dentist by trade, but she’s also a self-development nerd with a passion for financial, time, and emotional freedom. Join us as we dive into her journey from dealing with seasonal depression to becoming a self-care advocate and nervous system health enthusiast. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The impact of nervous system health on our daily lives Practical tools for emotional ...
Aug 14, 2024•40 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by the amazing Dr. Tom Ingegno, clinician, speaker, and bestselling author of "The Cupping Book." In this episode, we dive into the world of cupping and acupuncture, exploring how these ancient practices boost blood flow, enhance lymphatic drainage, and support overall health. Dr. Tom shares fascinating history, emotional benefits, and practical tips for safe home use. Discover why consistency is key and how these therapies ...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Stacy Barczak Baker, a traditional Naturopath who specializes in Functional Medicine. In this episode, we explore the importance of blood sugar regulation, mindset, and lifestyle to help in achieving optimal health. We discuss cultural differences in dining habits, highlighting how community and movement in European countries contribute to better health despite late meal times. Dr. Stacy also covers signs of blood sug...
Jul 31, 2024•47 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Leisha Drews, RN, FDN-P, Holistic Hormone Coach and host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast. In this episode, Leisha shares how her transition from conventional to functional medicine occurred. She breaks down the menstrual cycle, explaining how its phases affect women’s energy and productivity. She highlights the importance of listening to your body and using each phase's strengths, from the low-energy period phase to the h...
Jul 24, 2024•58 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Mollie Eastman. In this episode, Mollie shares her journey into chronobiology, which started with her struggles as a bad sleeper. Through her platform, Sleep Is A Skill, Mollie now helps others optimize their sleep. We discuss strategies for sleep optimization, balancing social habits, and meal timing. We also delve into caffeine timing, exercise, and "thought timing," emphasizing the importance of managing evening stress...
Jul 17, 2024•43 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am excited and honored to be joined by Dr. Paul Anderson, a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex chronic illness and cancer. In this episode, we get super nerdy chatting about the rise in issues like cancer and autoimmunity. We dive into how our immune system can get thrown off by genetics and environmental triggers. Dr. Anderson shares tips on restoring balance through det...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we are doing something different. My long-time friend and personal development expert, Jess McKinley Uyeno returns. Jess has been a pivotal figure in my personal and professional growth since we first met in 2016. She has appeared on the podcast several times, including episode 315, "Lies that keep us overwhelmed." Jess has been my life and business coach during significant changes in my business, which were highly successful due to the...
Jul 04, 2024•52 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am honored to be joined by Dr. Dagmara Beine, who holds a PhD in Integrative Medicine. Dagmara's focus changed to integrative oncology with the diagnosis of cancer in her 3-year-old daughter, Zuza. In this episode, we talk about Dagmara's story, what to do when your child is diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, effective therapies to use with conventional treatments, and Dagmara's new book, A Parent's Guide to Childhood Cancer. ...
Jun 26, 2024•52 min
Send us a text This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Mike Feldstein who is a seasoned air quality expert. In this episode, Mike tells about why clean air is so important and how homes and our indoor environments have a huge impact on our health and quality of life. We talk about the top things to be concerned about when it comes to indoor air quality, the dangers of radon, and how long the air can stay contaminated after a wildfire. For this week ONLY the Jaspr air purifier...
Jun 19, 2024•59 min
