That Rooted Feeling

The topic for today's show is fertility and reproductive healthcare. We are joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, co-founder of Fora Fertility and host of the podcast As a Woman. Dr. Crawford is passionate about educating and empowering women and promotes fertility awareness through social media and her YouTube channel. She is also a co-founder of Pinnacle Women in Medicine, a leadership conference...

The topic on sweeteners can be somewhat controversial. Are artificial sweeteners safe? Are natural sweeteners better? If you asked around about what is best you are likely to get some opposing answers. In this episode, I give you my take on sweeteners - natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, and sugar alcohols - as well as some of the studies out there so that you can make your own decision ab...

Dr. Stubbs talks about 3 types of gluten intolerance. 1. Celiac Disease 2. Gluten Sensitivity 3. Wheat Allergy In this episode you will learn what gluten is and how it can lead to the autoimmune condition known as Celiac Disease (CD), what is required to have the diagnosis of CD, possible reasons why the prevelance of CD is increasing, symptoms of CD, associated symptoms and complications, and wha...

What are the factors that affect our aging and can we do anything about it? The answer to both is yes. On today's episode, we will be discussing four major factors that contribute to aging. Listen in to learn what these factors are, how we develop them in our bodies, and what we can do to mitigate the process reversing damage and slowing the hands of aging. Episode Highlights: What causes free...

Last week we talked about the benefits of exercise and how we know that putting your body through some pro-oxidative stress like exercise is very beneficial with benefits ranging from hormone health to metabolism and immunity. Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The short answer is yes. Listen in to learn what over-exercising can look like, the negative side effects, and how to mitiga...

Exercise is a remarkable thing for our bodies. If you are looking for the motivation to start or restart your favorite exercise regimen, this is the episode for you! Listen in to learn about the many magical things that exercise does for you including some benefits you probably haven't heard before. Episode Highlights: Exercise for weight management, mood, mental health, and cognition How exer...

Today's guest is Dr. Anu Sidhu, a full-time family practice doctor in Houston with a passion for passion preventative care, nutrition, advocating for her patientsm, and teaching them the power of self care. Listen in as she shares her personal history and experience with sulfite sensitivity and how she became sulfite free. Episode Highlights: What is a sulfite and why should we avoid them How...

Metformin is a longtime and widely used used medication often used in cases of diabetes that also has multiple other benefits we're learning about. Listen in to learn more about Metformin, how it works, its uses and benefits, and some exiting things on the horizon for this medication. Episode Highlights: What Metformin is and how it works How it is beneficial for diabetics Fertility benefits W...

Our chronic disease and cancer rates are so rampant these days that the majority of people will end up with one or more chronic disease. The good news is you can potentially change the outcome of your underlying genes long term by changing what you are exposed to in your environment. Today, I am talking about epigenetics, what is is, and how the body works at the level of our DNA. Listen in to lea...

Today's incredible guest is Transformational Coach, Nikki Sharp. Nikki is my personal coach and has helped me improve my overall wellness. She is a two-time bestselling author of the book's 5-Day Real Food Detox and Meal Prep Your Way to Weight Loss; 28 Days to A Fitter, Healthier You. She's a wellness expert, a transformation coach, and the host of the podcast, A Sharper Life. Listen...

In this episode, I am introducing the concept of neuroplasticity. This is a big topic that is currently being studied heavily and for good reason. Our brains have the capacity to change both structurally and functionally. Why is this relevant to health and wellness? We now know that we can actually retrain our brains and heal ourselves through our thoughts and our mindset and mindfulness practices...

Joining the show today is Dr. Carolyn Moyers, a board certified OB Gyn and founder of Sky Women's Health in Fort Worth, Texas. Sky Women's Health is a unique patient-centered, collaborative care practice for women of all ages offering a place where women are truly seen and heard rather than dismissed as is often the case in the healthcare system. Listen in as Dr. Moyers shares her expertis...

Can you consume soy safely? Soy has been a topic of conversation and studies for decades now. Still, there is a lot of confusion around whether soy provides health benefits. Today we are taking a deep dive into the subject of soy and hormone effects. Episode Highlights:  The nutritional composition of soy  Soy and menopause  Soy and breast cancer  Soy and fertility  Male effects of soy  Evidence o...

So you've taken the leap and made the commitment to living healthier with adjustments to your lifestyle that include the foods you eat ...but how will you convince your kids to also get on board with these changes? We've got you covered. Listen in for practical tips and recommendations for getting your kids to eat healthier with you.  Episode Highlights:  How to get started and make the tr...

Did you know that positive social connections contribute to longevity and overall health? It's true! Relationships are another lifestyle factor that impact our well-being. In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the importance of positive relationships and how to cultivate them.  Episode Highlights: Why close personal relationships are important for our health  How changing lifestyle fa...

There are so many factors at play when it comes to fertility, and many of those things are out of our control, but I like to put some control back into the hands of my patients with lifestyle adjustments. Lifestyle factors are something we can influence and today I am going to break it down with actionable information and recommendations for how to improve fertility outcomes as we age. Episode Hig...

On this episode, Brooke takes you through a practice that will help you design a beautiful life in everyone aspect. Listen in as she details the practice step-by-step with examples.  Headings from the practice outlined in this episode:  Health Physical Fitness/Appearance Career Finances Love Social Family Community Fun Possessions Emotional Lifestyle Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://w...

Today's guest is Dr. Ellen Reed, best-selling author of Relentless Solution Focus, Co-Founder of Level Up, a performance coaching mobile app, and for the last 15 years she has worked as a top performance coach alongside renowned coach, Dr. Jason Selk. Listen in as Dr. Reed shares information and inspiration for shifting from being problem focused to solution focused and the incredible benefits of...

This episode is the first in a new series called "We Are Rooted Femme" in which women on health journeys will share their stories. Today we hear fromAusten Clements, the office manager at my practice Rooted Femme here in Austin. In the short time since she started working here her life has changed dramatically. Listen in to here how it has changed and why. Episode Highlights: What drew Austen to t...

Are you up to date on your screening exams? There are so many diseases which, if we get early screenings for, can be treated and potentially we can reverse or prevent the long term complications of these diseases. Listen in to hear about the different screenings available and the current recommendations and if you need you, use this information to inspire you to talk to your doctor and make an app...

Joining the show today is Prep to Your Door founder, Heather Emerson. In 2016, after wrapping up a career in fashion in New York City, Heather cashed out her 401k savings to start Prep To Your Door, an amazing company that delivers organic, plant-based meals to customers in Austin and Houston. Listen in as Heather shares about how plants have helped her in her healing journey, founding Prep to You...

Welcome back! Today I am joined by Dr. Nichelle Haynes to talk about mental health and lifestyle, the relationship between them, and what research is available today. Listen in as she shares her experience, insight, and tips.   Episode Highlights: About psychiatrists, their scope, treatments, and some misconceptions Why mental health matters Are medications overprescribed? Starting or stoppin...

Welcome back! Today I am joined by Dr. Anne Sharkey to talk about the weight loss medication, semaglutide. In our conversation, Anne shares her personal story of using semaglutide and we also go deep into how it works, who it benefits, and some of the studies currently available. Episode Highlights: What is semaglutide and the basics of how it works The benefits and who it is good for Availability...

Colon cancer effects so many of us these days. The good news is you can positively affect your risk of colon cancer with diet and lifestyle. On today's episode, we are talking about what these lifestyle factors are, how they play a role in colon cancer risk, as well and some insights on how we can dramatically reduce our risk. Episode Highlights:  Current recommendations for colon cancer scre...

Today's guest is Dr. Amy Shah, a double board-certified medical doctor and wellness expert specializing in food allergies, hormones and gut health. She is know at the @fastingmd on Instagram and is the author of "I'm So Effing Tired," a popular book and guide to conquering burnout and increasing your energy. Listen in as we discuss her personal story of burnout and the dramatic event tha...