Crohn’s and Colitis are autoimmune diseases that impact every aspect of your life. Unfortunately, conventional treatments can have as many long-term side effects as the disease itself. Stephanie Grutz, a nurse practitioner specializing in Crohn’s disease, joins me to talk about her own experience as someone with Crohn’s and how taking an integrative healthcare approach to managing her disease transformed her life and helped her take her power back. Move Your Lymph System by: Deep breathing exerc...
May 25, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Endometriosis is a very serious and painful illness impacting women’s lives, but it’s still underdiagnosed and largely under-researched by doctors. Misty Williams joins me to talk about her own health journey with endometriosis, what she’s learned navigating this illness, and how she became a persistent advocate for her own health. Misty also helps other women become persistent advocates for themselves! Symptoms of Endometriosis Prolonged, Heavy Periods Extremely Painful Cramps Weight Gain Fatig...
May 18, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 99
ADHD is one of the most common types of neurodivergence in children. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most heavily medicated from an early age. My guest, Dana Kay, joins me to talk about how she reduced her child’s ADHD medication, improved his diet by removing inflammatory foods, and helps other families thrive with ADHD. Common Side Effects of ADHD Medication Loss of appetite Inability to sleep Comedown effects like worse tantrums Anxiety Weight loss and growth stunting About Dana Kay Dana ...
May 11, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 98
There’s no point in avoiding it: kids’ meals these days are not healthy! They’re full of ultra-processed ingredients that are not nutritionally balanced to give our kids what they need to grow healthy and strong. Katie Kimball joins me to talk about how to get your kids to eat healthier, even when they’re picky, and the importance of getting them into the kitchen to start cooking for themselves. Get Kids in the Kitchen by Developing skills over recipes Not bringing them in to help right before m...
May 04, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Your gut health has a direct impact on your other long-term health conditions, including your mental health! I’m joined by gut health specialist, Dr. Vincent Pedre, to talk about how you can improve your gut health in 10 easy steps. We also talk about the future of mental health treatment, why you need to stimulate your vagus nerve, and what happens when you live in a multigenerational environment. Easy Things to Do Today to Start Improving Your Gut Health Reduce your stress levels by breathing ...
Apr 27, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Your lymphatic system could hold the key to your health. It’s an absolutely vital component of your longevity and vitality, but your lymphatic system is so often overlooked. I’m joined by Dr. Sharon Stills, a naturopathic medical doctor specializing in European Biological Medicine, to talk about our lymphatic systems, celebrating menopause, and healing your mouth. Signs of a Slow Lymphatic System Puffy skin Cellulite Constantly sick Bloated Fatigue Weight gain About Dr. Sharon Stills Dr. Sharon ...
Apr 20, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Your traditional dental work may be harming your health! Don’t worry, though, you can safely remove any metal fillings if they are, in fact, the root cause of your health issues. I’m joined by a biological dentist, Dr. Cody Kriegel, to talk about safer dentistry, fluoride and tooth decay, and how to make better decisions for your oral health. Root Canal Removal Options Ceramic Implant Fixed Dental Bridge Tooth Removal About Dr. Cody Kriegal Dr. Cody Kriegal never wants dental treatments to compr...
Apr 13, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Your genes are not your destiny! Many people have genetic mutations that can contribute to ill health and long-term health issues. But there are ways to heal and minimize your risk. I’m joined by Dr. Bob Miller, a traditional naturopath who specializes in genetic nutrition, to talk about different genetic snps, diagnoses, and treatment options. Environmental Factors that Negatively Impact Genetic Expression EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields) Glyphosate and Round-Up Plastic and BPA Animal Growth Hormo...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Toxins are one of the leading contributors to disease and they’re literally all around us. Naomi Damask and Aimee Carlson explain what’s changed in the last few decades to bring toxins to the forefront of our disease conversations. They talk about how to test for toxin exposure and share why we all need to be better about taking ownership of our health and reducing our toxic load. Four Toxins to Remove from Your Life Mold Heavy Metals Hidden Infections General Toxicity (Environmental Toxins, Per...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Your metabolic health is so important, but it’s so often overlooked! Wildly, only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy - but you can achieve metabolic health, especially following six different strategies. I’m joined by Dr. Gus Vickery to talk about the importance of metabolic health and the strategies he uses to help his patients reach optimal metabolic health. Labs to Request for Metabolic Health Fasting Blood Glucose Lipids HDL & Triglycerides Small Dense LDL Uric Acid Ferritin Gluc...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Improving your digestive health is one of the most vital things you can do to improve your overall health. By reducing your toxic load and doing regular liver detoxes, your health will start to improve. Steven Dake of Ortho Molecular Products, the company that created the Core Restore Liver Cleansing Program, speaks about what steps we can take to reduce our symptoms of toxic overload and the importance of regularly cleansing the liver. The Four “R” Approach to Improving Gastrointestinal Health:...
Mar 16, 2022•53 min
EMFs are the cigarettes of our time. They are dangerous to our health and our environment, but EMFs dangers are largely unknown. In part two of my discussion with Sinclair Kennally, we dive into the problem with EMFs, why the average person doesn’t take their threat seriously, and how to reduce your EMF exposure. We also talk about the dangers of plastic. How to Reduce the Danger of EMFs Turn your cell data, WiFi, and Bluetooth off Use an RF safe shield Test for dirty electricity at home and wor...
Mar 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Toxins are the leading cause of so many health problems - could they be behind some of your unexplained illnesses? I’m joined by Sinclair Kennally to talk about the negative impact of toxins on your body, the many different symptoms you might have, and where these toxins come from. We talk specifically about personal care products and figuring out if your home has a mold problem. 7 Root Causes of Toxins Industrial Chemicals Herbicides and Pesticides Heavy Metals Personal Care Products Mold EMFs ...
Mar 02, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Optimizing your thyroid health has incredible benefits for your overall health, wellness, and longevity. I’m joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid-Fixer, to talk about the symptoms associated with thyroid immunity. She talks us through the tests your doctor should request, what the optimal thyroid hormone levels are, and how you can start healing your thyroid through diet and supplements. Symptoms of Thyroid Dysfunction Weight gain and an inability to lose weight no matter what ...
Feb 23, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Controversial new research shows a possible link between iodine consumption and thyroid autoimmunity. Could the mineral we’ve understood as beneficial for the thyroid actually be part of the problem? I’m joined by Dr. Alan Christianson, a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, to talk about his research into iodine and how he helps his patients reset their thyroid through diet. About Dr. Alan Christianson Dr. Alan Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses ...
Feb 16, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 87
How can we keep our pets as healthy as possible when the same things impacting our human life affect theirs? In part two of my conversation with Dr. Marlene Siegel about your pet’s health, we talk about pet allergies, reducing our pet’s exposure to toxins, and what you need to know about toys, kibble, vaccines, and neutering. How to Reduce Your EMF Exposure Test for EMFs in your home Get distance from your Wi-Fi device Turn your Wi-Fi off as much as you can Hardwire your internet service Get rid...
Feb 09, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Pets can form a vital part of our holistic health routine. It’s been scientifically proven they help with so many different aspects of our health, from companionship to encouraging our own movement. I’m joined by Dr. Marlene Siegel to talk about how we can increase the quality and the quantity of our pet’s life. Signs Your Pet Might Have GI Tract Inflammation, Leaky Gut, or Intestinal Damage Grumbly tummy Go off their food Intermittent diarrhea About Dr. Marlene Siegel Dr. Marlene Siegel is an i...
Feb 02, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Women are not small men! That’s why a woman’s approach to the Ketogenic diet and Intermittent Fasting needs to be different. Dr. Lisa Olszewski joins me to talk about how women can follow these diets while supporting their fluctuating hormones and their menstrual cycle. The Three-Pronged Approach to Keto for Women Awareness of Your Carb Intake Build Your Fasting Muscle Cycling Carbohydrates About Dr. Lisa Olszewski Dr. Lisa Olszewski is a chiropractor, naturopath, and keto nutrition fanatic, kno...
Jan 26, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Millennials are the most obese generation ever! In this episode with Dr. Debbie Bright, find out the most common weight loss mistakes millennials make, how to eat for optimal gut health, and what to do when you have a food intolerance. The Top Weight Loss Mistakes Millennials Make Focusing on weight loss without waist loss Getting stuck in the mindset of “eat less, move more” Not focusing on gut health About Dr. Debbie Bright Dr. Debbie Bright is an internationally recognized and board-certified...
Jan 19, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Do you find that you can’t seem to lose weight no matter what you do? If you’re cutting and counting calories, exercising regularly, or following a restrictive diet plan and still not losing weight, there’s a chance you have Repressed Metabolic Syndrome. I’m joined by weight-loss coach, Stu Schaefer, to talk about how he helps people struggling to lose weight finally get it off by following some of his simple rules. The Basic Rules of Weight Loss Include protein with every meal (meat-source is b...
Jan 12, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 82
You can lose weight and feel better while doing it! If you’ve been struggling to lose weight, it’s very likely that food intolerance is one of the biggest reasons why. Nutrition and fitness expert, JJ Virgin, joins me to talk about how we can break through the weight loss resistance by investigating our food intolerances and improving our mindset. Try Removing These 7 Foods From Your Diet for 21 Days Gluten Dairy Eggs Corn Soy Peanuts No Added Sugar About JJ Virgin JJ Virgin is a triple-board ce...
Jan 05, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Mushrooms are, hands down, one of the most beneficial foods you can eat. From having amazing nutrition and medicinal benefits to being high in fiber and low in fat, it’s about time you gave them a place of pride in your diet. I’m joined by mushroom expert and grower, Jeff Chilton, to talk all about the healing power of mushrooms. The Nutritional Value of Mushrooms High in fiber Low in fat Low in calories High levels of Potassium High levels of Phosphorous Good levels of B1, B2, and B3 About Jeff...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Did you know that you can actually heal and improve your eyesight? By making informed decisions for yourself and training your eyes, you might even ditch the glasses. Jake Steiner, the founder of Endmyopia, joins me to talk about how he healed his vision and helps thousands of people heal theirs, too. How to Heal Your Vision Start reducing your prescription strength every 3-4 months Cut back on screen time Meditate Take time to look at distances About Jake Steiner Jake Steiner is a (semi-retired...
Dec 22, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Feeling exhausted, having difficulty breathing, experiencing brain fog, and having trouble sleeping are just some of the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. But did you know they’re also symptoms of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome? I’m joined by Dr. Aaron Hartman, the leading expert in CIRS and Long COVID-19, to talk about these lung diseases, how we can diagnose them, and finally health from them so we can live fuller, happier, healthier lives again. Steps to Treating Someone w...
Dec 15, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Finding your purpose is a key element to achieving optimal health. Dr. Meghan Walker talks about the importance of finding and living your purpose and how she helps women find and honor theirs. From the Japanese concept of Ikagai to creating your own rules, your purpose can help you live a more authentic, happy life. Keys to Finding Your Purpose You want to find it You have the self-worth and self-worthiness to give yourself the permission and self-authorization to explore your purpose You need ...
Dec 08, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Creating resilient kids is such an important part of being a parent. We should all strive to help our kids be more physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient; part of this is ensuring their immune system is resilient. I’m joined by Dr. Elisa Song to talk about how we can build up our kid’s immune systems through diet and lifestyle. You Can Strengthen the Vagus Nerve By: Learning and Using Breathing Techniques Mindfulness and Meditation EFT Tapping Yoga Belly Breathing Try the Loving Kindnes...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 76
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the many incredible guests I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with through the podcast. Let’s take a look back at the top tips from the most recent guests to really hit home the importance of sleep, joy, and slowing down. #1 Have a chiropractor on your wellness team. #2 Live intentionally every day. #3 Clean plate, clean slate, clean body, clean mind are all so important for longevity. #4 Stop and check in with yourself. #5 Meditation has centuries of evidenc...
Nov 24, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Support your skin health early to help reduce the need for a facelift or fillers later in life. By using SPF, retinol, vitamin C, micro-needling, and peptides, you can boost your skin’s natural anti-aging properties. I’m joined by Alexis Yoo to talk about all the different benefits of peptides, from weight loss to anti-aging to hair growth. Natural Methods to Prevent Needing a Facelift Later in Life Wear sunscreen every day Using retinol at night Vitamin C in the morning About Alexis Yoo Alexis ...
Nov 17, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Your skin changes as you age. It’s inevitable, something we all experience. But if you don’t love the aging process of your skin, it is possible to slow it down. Alexis Yoo is here to talk about her love of treating aging skin and how to use neuromodulators such as botox and PDO threads to heal skin imperfections and slow down the aging process. Avoid These After Getting Threads or Fillers Sleeping on your side or stomach Dental work for at least two weeks Eating crunchier foods About Alexis Yoo...
Nov 10, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Leading cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn, talks about how to reduce your risk of heart disease by changing your lifestyle. Eating a majority plant-based diet, stopping smoking, and getting enough sleep are key factors in heart health. Best Supplements for Optimal Heart Health Vitamin D CoQ10 Magnesium Melatonin Berberine About Dr. Joel Kahn Dr. Joel Kahn is a practicing cardiologist in Detroit, Michigan, and a Clinical Professor of ...
Nov 03, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 72
