Rosabel Unscripted Podcast

Most healers were taught that caring and earning don't belong in the same sentence. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with registered hypnotherapist and IFS-informed business strategist Eugene Bazzen to unpack the hidden beliefs that keep therapists, coaches, and helping professionals stuck, burned out, and underpaid. Eugene's story is anything but conventional. Born in Moscow with...

What if your mood, anxiety, and energy levels aren’t just “in your head” — but start in your gut? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, we dive deep into the gut-brain axis — the powerful connection that explains why your stomach might be running your emotions. You’ll learn: What the gut-brain axis actually is How your enteric nervous system acts as your “second brain” Why 90-95% of your serotoni...

Tired, overweight, and stuck? In this episode, Graham Hawley shares the 5 Pillars that transformed his health — and how small, sustainable habits can completely change your energy, weight, and overall wellbeing. Learn why blood sugar matters more than calories, how to reduce cravings naturally, simple movement hacks for busy people, sleep routines that actually work, and the breakfast change that...

What if your body is still keeping the score of experiences your mind has tried to forget? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, we explore Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s groundbreaking book The Body Keeps the Score . Learn how trauma lives in the nervous system — not just the mind — and why healing often needs more than talk therapy. You’ll discover: How PTSD rewires the brain (amygdala, prefrontal c...

Bron Watson was diagnosed with cancer twice while building a thriving business and raising five sons—an experience that completely reshaped how she views success, productivity, and resilience. In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , Bron shares her journey from relentless hustle to intentional, sustainable living. As the founder of The Social Coach and creator of The Serenity Project, she reveals...

Your brain doesn’t just “rest” when you sleep—it actively cleans and repairs itself. In this episode, Neurology Nurse Practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld explores the glymphatic system, your brain’s natural overnight detox process. Learn how deep slow-wave sleep helps flush out waste proteins like beta-amyloid and tau, which are linked to brain fog, memory issues, and long-term neurological decline. You’...

Is your burnout, brain fog, anxiety, or chronic fatigue more than “just stress”? In this episode, Dr. Jess Armine, founder of the Institute for Bio-Individualized Medicine, shares his 50-year journey from paramedic to root-cause investigator. We explore the cell danger response, the role of mitochondria in energy production, how gut health can influence mental and emotional symptoms, and why many...

Struggling with anxiety or insomnia that medication and therapy haven’t fully resolved? This episode explores a different approach — one that’s non-invasive, drug-free, and backed by decades of clinical use. In this conversation, I sit down with Tauna Young, psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Neurovana Calm, to break down how Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) works and why it’s g...

Struggling with brain fog, restless nights, or that “wired but tired” feeling even after a full night’s sleep? This episode breaks down what’s really going on inside your brain — and why it’s not about willpower. As a neurologist nurse practitioner and neuroscience coach, I explain how collagen peptides (rich in glycine) can support brain chemistry, calm the nervous system, improve sleep quality,...

Have you ever felt like your words are stuck in your head—like something is “off” and you can’t quite explain it? It might not be anxiety or overthinking. It could be a complex migraine , even without the classic headache. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening in the brain during complex migraines (also known as migraine with aura or acephalgic migraine), especially when they mimi...

That quiet “what if” in the back of your mind when your blood pressure rises or you miss a walk—it’s not weakness. It’s your brain trying to protect its blood supply in a world that often asks too much. In this gentle voiceover, we explore the hidden connection between chronic stress, nervous system overload, and stroke risk. If you’ve ever felt guilt for “not doing enough” for your health, this e...

That quiet moment when a name slips away mid-conversation or you forget why you walked into a room—it’s often dismissed as “normal aging,” but it can actually reflect something deeper: your brain running low on energy. In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, we explore creatine as the brain’s rapid energy buffer and how it supports cognitive function, memory, and mental clarity. You’ll learn how it...

If you’re caring for a loved one and feeling the quiet weight of memory changes, confusion, or slower nights, this episode is for you. Caregiving can be exhausting, and those changes often stem from real neurological and vascular needs—not from any lack of love or effort. Neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld explains how Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) support brain cell structure, red...

If you’ve built success but feel the weight of it all—constant pressure, exhaustion, or the sense that everything depends on you—this episode is for you. In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , Rosabel sits down with Debbie Simmons—CEO, founder of Anchor Point, and creator of the Architecture of Trust . Together, they unpack the hidden “trust leaks” that quietly impact leadership, decision-making,...

If you’re exhausted watching a loved one struggle with confusion, mood swings, restlessness, or poor sleep, low vitamin D could be quietly making the nervous system strain worse. As a dementia caregiver, self-doubt (“Am I missing something?”) can build stress when symptoms like withdrawal, unsteadiness, or smaller appetites appear despite your best efforts. Low vitamin D is common in older adults...

Supporting Brain Health & Clarity in Dementia Care If you’re caring for someone with dementia and quietly wondering whether small, fixable factors—like low Vitamin B12—could help ease confusion or improve clarity, this episode meets you there. Rosabel Zohfeld, APRN, MSN-Ed, NP-C, a neurology-specialized nurse practitioner, explains how Vitamin B12 deficiency can mimic or worsen dementia-like s...

Surviving the Invisible Aftermath of Near-Death Illness If surviving a life-threatening illness leaves you exhausted, questioning your identity, or searching for meaning, this episode offers gentle validation and hope. Rosabel speaks with Holly Porter, who spent 70 days hospitalized with COVID, including intubation, coma, sepsis, and a transformative near-death experience. Holly shares the terror...

Caregiving stretches your attention across medications, routines, emotions, and daily responsibilities. But what if a hidden health issue is quietly affecting both you and your loved one? In this episode, Rosabel Zohfeld explores the overlooked connection between sleep apnea and dementia risk . Many caregivers notice pauses in breathing, loud snoring, or restless nights but assume it’s simply part...

That rising heat in your chest, the tension in your voice, the moment you feel like you might snap—this is your nervous system hitting its limit in dementia caregiving , not proof you're failing your loved one. In this episode, we explore why tension escalates so quickly during repeating questions, confusion, or resistant moments in dementia care. Learn how the brain’s threat response, mirror neur...

When your nervous system remains in constant alert mode, anxiety can feel relentless and sleep can feel out of reach. Racing thoughts at night, persistent tension, and ongoing exhaustion are often signs of a nervous system that has been operating in survival mode for too long. In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted , neurology nurse practitioner Rosabel Zohfeld speaks with Tauna Young , psychiatric...

Feeling spiritually drained, stuck chasing quick fixes, or numb where joy once lived? In this episode, Rosabel Zohfeld welcomes Justin L. Shaw—former stand-up comedian, author of Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness , and spiritual guide—to explore the deeper root of chronic suffering: disconnection from Source energy. Justin shares his journey through trauma, addiction, l...

If you're a caregiver awake at night—exhausted yet pushing through for someone you love—this episode is for you. Chronic sleep loss quietly impairs your brain’s glymphatic system , the nighttime cleaning pathway that removes proteins linked to Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. Fragmented rest or vascular issues reduce clearance, affecting your own brain resilience. As a neurology nurse practi...

Your body speaks through fatigue, chronic pain, or disconnection—often holding unprocessed trauma or survival stress when the mind stays silent. This episode is for anyone feeling betrayed by symptoms of chronic illness, burnout, or grief who wants to listen instead of fight. Rosabel talks with Dayna Wylder (Energy Over Matter founder) about her journey through MS, trauma, addiction, domestic viol...

In this live session, I answer real caregiver questions about one of the hardest parts of dementia care: communication . Dementia changes how the brain processes information, emotion, and safety. Understanding these changes helps caregivers stop fighting the disease and start working with the brain that is still there . Topics covered include early-stage vascular dementia, feeling lost or scared a...

Many couples believe their marriage is failing because they are no longer compatible. But what if the real issue is not compatibility — but regulation? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. David Helfand, licensed psychologist and marriage retreat specialist, to explore what is actually happening inside the brain when couples argue, disconnect, or quietly drift apart. We talk...