Do you know how stress, digestive issues, and mental health issues relate to gut health? Find out in this episode with guest, Dr. Emily Wolbers, a naturopathic physician with a gastro-focused practice in both Portland, OR and Davenport, IA. She earned her medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and has a Bachelor degree in dietetics from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. With her background in nutrition, Dr. Wolbers utilizes Food as Medicine as a...
Oct 13, 2020•47 min
If you're dealing with constant stress, this is a great episode for you! This week's guest is Kathy Gruver, a PhD who has graced stages on four continents (including 2 TEDx), three cruise ships and a handful of islands. Her combination of humor, performance background, real life experience and formal education makes her a well-rounded, in-demand speaker. She hosted the TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet and has earned her PhD in Natural Health. Dr. Gruver is the tw...
Sep 29, 2020•47 min
Having a hard time dealing with stress? Unfortunately, stress is not something that can be completely eliminated from our lives, but we can empower ourselves to deal with it better. Laurie’s guest, Jennifer Wren Tolo, mom of four boys, is an RN, Whole Health Educator, and the owner of Butterfly Family Wellness. She acts as ‘An Integrative Bridge to Health’ helping bridge the gaps between modern medical healthcare and alternative health, & between self-care and caring for others. Listen to he...
Sep 15, 2020•57 min
What is a "Somatic Therapist?" Find out in this episode, as Laurie's guest is Todd Nyholm, a Somatic Therapist working through the body with a number of modalities to help people reconnect with themselves and move towards more health and feeling better. He got into using modern and ancient therapies from all around the world in his own struggles to find health which started at an early age, which lead to a lifelong search for healing modalities and methods and ultimately the development of his o...
Sep 01, 2020•45 min
Do you want to make change in your life, but it feels like such a large undertaking that you don't have the time for? Well, Sandy Joy Weston wants you to know it IS possible to make lasting changes in your life in just 1 to 3 minutes a day! How? Well, Sandy goes into how you can do that and so much more with Laurie on this episode of "What's Up Down There?" Listen to it now and start forming new habits that will change your life! Sandy Joy Weston M.Ed has owned and operated health and wellness c...
Aug 18, 2020•58 min
Don't know how to stop those sugar and carb cravings? Laurie's guest, Susan Neal, discusses why sugar is so addictive and steps you can take to kick the habit, as well as how to go gluten-free, and much more. Susan Neal, RN, MBA, MHS, lives her life with a passion for helping others improve their health. She is an author, speaker, and Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her award-winning best-seller is 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates . The third book in her Healthy Living Series, Hea...
Aug 04, 2020•40 min
Are childhood traumas holding you back? Laurie's guest, Riana Milne, is a Certified Global Life & Love Coach, a Cert. Clinical Trauma & Addictions Professional, a Certified Mindfulness Coach, #1 Bestselling author, the Host of her Podcast called Lessons in Life & Love™, an Educational Speaker, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 20 years living in Palm Beach County, Florida. She helps clients resolve childhood trauma to help them reach their full potential, in life, love, a...
Jul 21, 2020•53 min
Michael Arterbrry is a master encourager and motivational speaker. As a teenager, Michael was fortunate to receive guidance from positive adult role models who helped him overcome adversities and set high expectations for his future. Grateful for the role these mentors played in his own development, Michael decided to dedicate his professional life to helping people navigate the difficulties of life and launch their future into motion. Michael received the 2010 USA Network’s Characters Unite Awa...
Jul 07, 2020•53 min
After years of struggling with her own chronic health conditions, Dr. Kate Ricciardi knew something had to change. Through her own health journey and being told "there's nothing we can do" "everything looks normal," "you're just busy, stressed, and tired," she knew there had to be more. Sick of the cookie cutter, generalized recommendations she had been receiving, Dr. Ricciardi sought to discover the root of her problems. And that turned gut health from unpredictable and stressful to calm and co...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Have you ever wondered how Reiki healing can benefit you? Have you even heard of Reiki? Well, you’re in for a treat, because Reiki Master Larabeth Guthrie joins us in this episode of “What’s Up Down There!” Larabeth shares so much insight on how reiki can help all of us with many health issues. Key Points: *There is research showing distance Reiki can be effective. *Reiki affects people in different ways. *What the 7 chakras do. *Ways you can become a Reiki master yourself. *Research has shown e...
Jun 10, 2020•42 min
Are you feeling burnt out, but don't know what to do about it? Then this episode is one you can't miss! One of NYC’s leading burnout experts and host of the FRIED - The Burnout Podcast, Caitlin Donovan, is my guest and she shares so much information on burnout based on her experience dealing with it and helping her clients with it as well. Caitlin is also the author of The Bouncebackability Factor (to be released fall 2020). With a master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Caitlin combine...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Have you or anyone you know tried medication and other methods to deal with your mental illness and found that it hasn’t worked, or even made it worse? Certified Mind-Body wellness coach, Amanda Webster, offers so much incredible insight and inspiration on the "What's Up Down There?" podcast this week as she shares her experience with dealing with and overcoming depression. “These medical professionals do get kickbacks for writing you these prescriptions. They’re not going to make anything if yo...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 2 min
How good is your sleep? Do you know how body temperature, sunlight, when you eat, and other factors affect your quality of sleep? Find out about this and so much more as host, Laurie Seely, speaks to Mollie McGlockin, the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, on this episode!" Mollie's company, Sleep Is A Skill, is a company that optimizes how people sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. The company was born from “scratching her own itch” after a lifetime of p...
May 11, 2020•54 min
How good is your immune system? The current coronavirus pandemic has highlighted how essential it is to have a good immune system. Join host, Laurie Seely, and guest, Dr. Lindsey Elmore, as they discuss this and the following topics on this episode of “What’s Up Down There:” *The value of natural wellness, despite traditional medical doctors claiming it does not work. *Why gut health is vital to a strong immune system. *Clearing up what pharmacists REALLY do and how they help people. *Why it’s b...
May 04, 2020•59 min
“There are people who go from giving each other the bird and can’t stand each other, to actually being in the same room.” Can a divorce be positive instead of negative and toxic? Stress within a marriage can take a big effect on your personal life and all other aspects of your life. Staying in a toxic marriage can cause stress and bad habits to form. Your divorce doesn’t have to be negative and a bad situation…. But if you’re focused on your divorce being negative, it will eventually get there s...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 15 min
I realized no one’s really getting better and no one’s really becoming healthy again…” What is Functional Medicine? Functional Medicine uses tests to help discover and understand different things going on with your body instead of just giving you a “band aid.” “When you get a diagnosis, it stops”…. But in reality, with a diagnosis, there is always a “WHY.” Why is this happening? Why are you experiencing this? etc. In this episode, host Laurie Seely speaks with Dr. Kyrin Dunston and they discuss…...
Apr 20, 2020•44 min
Just because you have pain doesn’t mean you have tissue damage, and just because you have tissue damage doesn’t mean that you have pain. What is pain? Having stress during this scary pandemic can cause you to have more pain. Sometimes we can feel pain that can put a strain on our lives… But the good news is- with movement, education, diet and a change of pace you can really make a difference. In this episode, host Laurie Seely speaks with Karen Litzy, Physical Therapist and International speaker...
Apr 20, 2020•53 min
This episode may contain curse words and descriptive, detailed talk about other things … Your deep core system is made up of four different muscles. Do you sometimes experience pain or digestive issues? Your body is going to do what it needs to do to function but if we aren’t doing it right, other parts of your body will step in. Sometimes people experience painful sex, bladder leakage and more….. But the good news is- Pelvic floor therapy can help identify where you have weaknesses in your deep...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min
This episode may contain curse words and descriptive, detailed talk about other things … Everything in your body relies on the GI and Neurological systems. Do you have any pain or anything that seems to not be functioning right in your body? You can’t just treat symptoms, you have to get to the main cause of what’s causing you pain and get rid of it. Did you know? The GI and Neurological systems are the full center of our bodies. In this episode, host Laurie Seely speaks with Susan Clinton, Phys...
Mar 31, 2020•50 min
This episode may contain curse words and descriptive, detailed talk about other things … When you feel like the world is not a safe place, you are stressed constantly. What kind of stress do you have in your life? There are many benefits to changing your diet to plant-based. Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed? Adding things like meditation and yoga to your life can help you reduce your stress. In this episode, host Laurie Seely speaks with Diane Randall, she leads wellness conversations about ...
Mar 25, 2020•48 min
Are you an overachiever? … There’s nothing you can change with some things; all you can do is change how you react. How are you managing your stress and anxiety? Sometimes big events that happen in your life lead you to where you are. Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed? The good news is- you can become more centered and reduce your stress In this episode, host Laurie Seely speaks with Lisa Erickson, energy worker, specializing in women’s energetics and sexual trauma healing, they discuss…. • L...
Mar 21, 2020•43 min
On this week's *MOM FRIENDLY* episode, we talk with Kela Smith, professional fitness trainer, wellness educator and author. We had a great conversation. Here's what we talked about: How to balance hormones, increase libido, make a baby and improve your sex life naturally, without medical intervention. Cycle syncing to help with PMS, sex drive, vaginal dryness and detoxification of sex hormones at the end of your cycle. The Hormone PUZZLE – it’s about more than just estrogen, testosterone and pro...
Mar 18, 2020•23 min
Stress, especially CHRONIC stress causes the majority of IBS that I see. Stress is going to become a theme on this podcast! On this week's #MOMFRIENDLY episode, I talk with Michelle Barrial of www.healingheartsandminds.com Do you understand just how important stress relief is to gut health??? Michelle and I discuss some beautiful ways (including self hypnosis, tapping, and energy healing) to decrease stress while improving gut bacteria, increasing sex drive, and healing old wounds. We cover a nu...
Mar 10, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Nicole and Laurie talk with Gayle Arnold of Gayle's Wellness about: h-pylori Why proton pump inhibitors are NOT the answer SIBO- Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth Do doctors (actually the pharmaceutical industry) benefit financially from keeping us sick? 28 years old and haven’t had a cycle in 5 years??? Doctors telling you you’re just getting old? No way!!! Being a more educated health consumer: Boy, we got all angry and off track, but it was fun! Follow Gayle at gayleswelln...
Mar 03, 2020•37 min
It's a pleasure to have Danielle on our podcast! #episodemomcanlistento Together we discuss: Her difficult pregnancy and the turn she took in her business afterwards Key nutrition for healthy hormones How a hormone imbalance can affect sex How the “cortisol roller coaster” can lead to post-partum depression Nutrition and painful periods, low libido, PCOS, infertility Dark chocolate for healthy hormones, and more! Find Danielle here: Website: https://www.doctorbenefit.net/ Blog: https://www.docto...
Feb 25, 2020•43 min
This week, we talk with the delightful Suzanne Pool, Women's Sexual Empowerment Coach. This might be an episode my mom can skip! lol! Suzanne gets into: Her dry, sexless 30's, her fun sex filled 40's, and helping her clients see that their attractiveness doesn’t have anything to do with their size or how they look. It’s all in how you feel about yourself and your level of confidence. How Suzanne changed her mindset and GOT LAID! Started exercising again, started eating healthy… sleeps better… th...
Feb 19, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Mom can listen to most of this one!!! Just stop at the end where Nicole starts giving me some sexy assignments. No need to go further there, Mom! In this episode, Nicole interviews Laurie. We hear about Laurie's path to becoming a functional medicine health coach and what it was like to be a performer with IBS. If you are struggling with Candida, download Laurie's 7 Steps to Kill Candida and Repair Your Gut Checklist! 7 Steps to Kill Candida and Repair Your Gut Checklist: http://bit.ly/7stepsche...
Feb 10, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, we learn about how Nicole became a sex and relationship coach- she had a career in the fashion industry, almost became a nurse, worked as a doula, and much more. Laurie drills Nicole on pelvic floor, peeing on a trampoline, vagina eggs, nipple stimulation and prostate stimulation. They even have a little fun with party games! 7 Steps to Kill Candida and Repair Your Gut Checklist: http://bit.ly/7stepschecklist Laurie's website: https://laurieseely.com/ Laurie's Facebook page: htt...
Feb 02, 2020•38 min•Ep. 1
You do not need to know anything about gut health or sex to listen to this podcast. You simply must have a good sense of humor about the two subjects and a mind open to the possibility of holistic health, real food and real people who speak their minds without restraint. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and explain a little bit about what the podcast as a whole will cover. Listen up! Connect with host, Laurie Seely: https://laurieseely.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegutsy...
Jan 27, 2020•7 min
