That Rooted Feeling

In this episode Dr. Brooke Stubbs, introduces her daily journal, the Rooted Formula, which serves as a guide for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With a focus on intention, gratitude, goal-setting, and self-reflection, Dr. Stubbs encourages listeners to build a life that incorporates all their passions and aspirations. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an...

In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the importance of managing stress during the holiday season. She explains how chronic stress can have negative effects on our health and presents strategies for reducing stress. Dr. Stubbs also emphasizes the significance of self-care, including healthy eating, exercise, and finding time for relaxation. By implementing these pract...

With so many podcasts and content creators in the world these days, there is a lot of information out there and unfortunately not all of it it good or well-informed. Today's episode contains Dr. Brooke Stubbs' reaction and evidence-based perspectives on some specific health information that seems to be spreading. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book...

In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the relationship between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease risk. She also addresses the negative impact of alcohol on the liver, cardiovascular system, and increased cancer risks. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the long-term effects of practicing gratitude on mental and physical health. Listen as she shares various studies that demonstrate how gratitude has benefits such as lowering blood pressure, improving immune function, lowering the risk of diabetes, and reducing stress and depression. Dr. Stubbs also discusses the neural circuitry of the brain and how to...

Listen as Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the benefits of sauna therapy and its impact on mortality. Episode Highlights: Findings on saunas and the association with fatal cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality What frequency and duration of sauna is linked to the reduced the risk of cardiac death, cardiovascular disease death, and all-cause mortality The various other health benefits of sauna t...

In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, explores the advantages of substituting animal protein with plant protein and the profound benefits of a diversified plant-based diet. Listen in to learn more about how and why to incorporate more plant-protein into your diets, without completely disregarding animal proteins, and prioritizing overall wellness. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok...

In this episode, we dive into the effects of irregular sleep patterns on your overall well-being and the benefits of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. We also discuss the impact of sleep duration on various aspects of your health, including cognitive function, mood, and physical health. Tune in to learn more about the role of sleep regularity and duration in maintaining a healthy lifestyle....

There has been a lot of buzz lately about medications that could potentially make you live longer with a better quality of life and less chronic disease. We've talked about metformin previously on this podcast, but another drug that's getting a lot of mainstream attention right now. That drug is rapamycin. Listen in as we take a deep dive into this medication, how it works, potential anti-...

Why is colon cancer in younger populations on the rise and what can we do about it? Listen in for information and recommendations from a lifestyle medicine perspective. Episode Highlights: The link between diet and colon cancer risk Good vs bad gut bacteria and cancer growth Lifestyle factors that decrease cancer risk Changing screening recommendations and shifting the bigger picture Symptoms of c...

The topic of today's episode is medical weight loss and the lifestyle changes that must go along with it. Listen in to learn more about the options that currently exist for medical weight loss, beyond just the popular and mainstream medications like semaglutide. Episode Highlights: Different medications for weight loss and how thy function Side effects and how to monitor them Lifestyle factors...

Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States and the the second most deadly cancer in women as well. In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs shares lifestyle factors that can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer and promote overall health and survivorship. The episode covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, th...

Today's episode covers a range of miscellaneous and hot topics like cold plunges, zone 2 exercise, artificial sweeteners, and more. Listen in for a quick round up of helpful information and tips for longevity and well being. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please co...

Can stress ever be good for you? In this episode, we're talking about a particular kind of stress that actually might have biologic benefits, positive physiologic benefits for your overall health. Episode Highlights: The definition and origin of the term eustress Eustress vs distress and examples of each Managing stressors/triggers How our perception effects the body's reaction to stress F...

Can emotions lead to stress and disease? Today we are exploring the relationship between our circumstances, emotions, and overall health. Our narratives around our life's circumstances can have a profound impact on our well-being. Listen in as I, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, guide you through a series of exercises to help you change your narratives, adopt a more positive outlook, and find gratitude in y...

Green powders have been around for a while but it seems they have become very trendy lately. In this episode,  we're talking about why they’re good, why they’re not so good, what these supplements are lacking, and my opinion on whether or not you should be having these green powder supplements in your health routine.  NY Times Article "Will ‘Superfood Powders’ Actually Make You Healthier?...

Do you have an Oura Ring or Apple Watch? If so, you can monitor your health outcomes, specifically you heart rate variability. What is heart rate variabiltiy? That is what we are talking about on the podcast today. Listen in to learn what it means and why it's important. Episode Highlights: Your heart and your autonomic nervous system  What heart rate variability is and how it came to be a hea...

Today we are talking about resistance training. Listen in to learn what the research says about how to make sure you are training in a way that supports your specific goals for your muscles and/or strength and how to optimize your efforts.  Episode Highlights:  Motivations, goals, and benefits for resistance training  Helpful information from a recent meta-analysis  How to train for strength goals...

The journey to health and wellness is not linear, nor is it black and white or one size fits all. Finding balance and health is a continuum. Today we are talking about how to find what works for you in your life and setting yourself up for success rather than having an all-or-nothing mindset which can actually backfire or delay your progress.   Episode Highlights: The elements of a healthy lifesty...

Can you have too much of a good thing? Today we are talking about some things that are benign which can turn toxic when they're consumed in too high of a dose, even things that are actually essential for our body. Rooted Retreat - A day of self-care, relaxation, education, and inspiration Event Link: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-retreat-tickets-667723046607?utm-campaign=social&utm...

How did I get where I am today? In this episode, I am sharing my personal transformational health journey and a bit about my life. Episode Highlights: My journey to becoming a doctor My health journey IVF and Pregnancy experience How I found lifestyle medicine Dealing with postpartum depression Going plant-based Finding balance in life and being intentional Rooted Retreat - A day of self-care, rel...

How healthy is your spine? Today we are talking with Dr. Mike Isseks of Motus Chiropractic about spinal health and why you should be aware of what is going on with your spine and be intentional about maintaining it. Episode Highlights: How modern lifestyle effects our spine  Corrective care and making corrective changes Risk factors for losing the natural curves in our spine  Top 3 things you can...

Are you in a long term relationship? Married? Perhaps you've noticed that things feel different than they did in the very early stages of the relationship. Today I am discussing biological reason for this common experience. Listen in to learn all about the hormones of love and lust. Episode Highlights: The role of estrogen in libido The hormones of reproduction vs the hormones of attraction Sh...

What supplements should I take? This is definitely one of the more common questions I get from patients as a lifestyle medicine physician. In this episode I am breaking it down for you with my general opinion on supplements, recommendations for which supplements have shown to be helpful, and some things to be aware and talk to your doctor about.  Episode Highlights: Vitamin/nutrient definciencies...

Today we are talking about a very common human experience, constipation, or when your bowels slow down. Listen in as we break down the different factors that lead to constipation, the biochemical or physiologic cause, and some practical tips to help you avoid or improve constipation. Episode Highlights: What a normal bowel movement should feel like Signs of constipation About the colon Factors tha...