The Wellfuel Podcast

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! Are you ready to dive into a conversation that'll make your gut instincts tingle? 🦠✨  This time, I sat down with the amazing Kerri Axelrod, a functional medicine nutritionist who's all about getting to the bottom of things (literally – we're talking gut health here!). We spilled the beans on our personal health journeys and how we've been hel...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! Ready to revolutionize your wardrobe and boost your self-esteem? Our latest WellFuel Podcast episode is here to jazz up your style game! 🎉 This week, host Isabel sits down with the fabulous Chandler Palmer, a coach who's all about helping women unlock their inner fashionistas and embrace their unique flair. Get ready for a fun-filled chat that'll have...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! Ever wondered why your stomach feels like it's doing somersaults after certain foods? Or why your little one can't seem to catch a break from those pesky allergies? Well, buckle up, because our latest podcast episode is about to take you on a wild ride through the microscopic universe living inside us all! Today we've got Cheryl Sew Hoy, the brilli...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! Ready for a game-changing conversation? Tune in to our latest episode as Isabel and Spencer dive deep into the art of personal transformation! Ever feel stuck in a rut? Wondering how to navigate life's ups and downs? This episode is your roadmap to positive change. Our hosts share their own inspiring journeys and offer practical wisdom to help you shift yo...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, Isabel and Michelle Shapiro, RD dive deep into the importance of talking to your body positively during the healing journey. They share fascinating insights on how our nervous system learns through example and language, and how showing and telling our body that we will be okay—even if we haven't experienced it yet—can make a world of diffe...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! This week, we have our own Sydney Flippo, RDN, who dives deep into the intricate relationship between hormones and histamines, with a special focus on estrogen. Have you ever wondered why you might experience a surge in allergy-like symptoms during certain times of your menstrual cycle? Sydney explains how estrogen can cause an increase in histamine symptoms a...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, Beatriz Boas, founder of Theta Breathwork, shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a holistic practitioner. Theta Breathwork combines various techniques like breathwork, mindset coaching, meditation, and visualization to create a unique healing experience. The practice helps regulate the nervous system, quiet the mind, and crea...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, our very own Sydney Flippo, RDN, takes us through a comprehensive guide to enjoying the sun safely. From boosting your mood and sleep with sunlight to protecting your skin with the right sunscreen, this episode covers it all. Sydney explains the importance of regular skin cancer screenings and shares expert tips on choosing the best sun protec...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, Isabel will be chatting with her friend and colleague, Yvonne Heimann, the CEO & founder of AskYvi.com. They will delve into the crucial topic of self-care for busy, successful entrepreneurs. They'll candidly share their own experiences and effective strategies for maintaining mental and physical health amidst a hectic schedule, while...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, our very own Sydney Flippo, RDN will be talking about a very common problem that many of our clients experience: weight gain after mold exposure. Sydney will be diving into the root cause of weight gain after mold exposure and providing some actionable tips you can put to use right away to help deal with this issue.  ----------------- Want to...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, I'm talking with Michelle Shaprio, RD, and we're discussing POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and histamine intolerance. We're going to be telling you all about POTS - what it is, how it affects you, and the symptoms to watch out for. We're also going to discuss the connection between histamine issues and POTS, a...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, our very own Sydney Flippo, RDN will be discussing the impact of COVID-19 on gut health. She'll also highlight the changes in the microbiome after recovering from COVID-19, which can lead to prolonged symptoms and GI issues and share insights from her practice, including the low diversity of beneficial bacteria and high inflammation in lon...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, I'm excited to be talking to Olivia Abrams, founder of TiCK MiTT! Olivia will be sharing her personal experience with Lyme disease and how it led to the creation of TiCK MiTT. We'll be talking about the importance of tick prevention and removal, the challenges of diagnosing and treating Lyme disease, and the impact of Lyme on gut healt...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, Running Coach Karina Ripps is back to discuss the importance of varying your training plan to accommodate your body's needs and how to recover from injury and burnout. Karina will be explaining more about variation in training, including different effort levels and strength training, and how it can help prevent injuries and improve perform...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, I'm interviewing Karina Ripps, a certified run coach and founder of Ripps on the Run, about burnout and overtraining in running. We will discuss the signs of burnout, how to prevent it, and the importance of listening to your body. Karina shares her own journey from a corporate job to becoming a running coach and offers advice on training...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Dina Pavilonis discusses menopause, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She'll be explaining the differences between perimenopause and menopause, the symptoms women may experience during these stages, and the importance of lifestyle support - as well as the need for proper hormone replacement therapy and the risks ass...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! This week, we're doing a quick (but educational) dive into a controversial topic - the itchy butthole. Yep - we said it. Itchy butthole. If you're like most people, your first thought when you feel an itch "down there" is, "I must not have wiped well enough." - right? We're here to tell you on today's podcast that there migh...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, I'm excited to have Mary-Beth Charno, a nurse practitioner specializing in tick-borne and mold illnesses. We will be discussing various topics related to Lyme disease, including co-infections, prevention, and differentiating between current and past infections, as well as the complexity of Lyme disease and how to prevent Lyme by preventing...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! Our very own Sydney Flippo, RDN is talking about all things gut health and chronic inflammation today!  If you've been a long-time listener of our podcast, you know these are topics that we've spoken on before, and with good reason - because they're vitally important and absolutely connected! You already know that your gut health has a huge impact...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! We're so excited to have Dr. Dina Pavilonis as our guest today to discuss how to successfully transition off of Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs. You've seen it, heard about it, and it seems like everyone is on it these days - Ozempic (or Wegovy, or something similar) - right? But what exactly are these drugs - how do they work, and what happens w...

Welcome back to The WellFuel Podcast! In this episode, Isabel discusses the importance of keeping symptom logs in the healing journey. A symptom log can help you and your practitioner to understand the big picture AND the day-to-day details of one's body for effective healing. Isabel also shares examples from her own symptom log to illustrate what a symptom log can look like. CHAPTERS & TA...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! Are you confused about what type of sugar to eat (or not eat)? There are so many options these days: real sugar, plant-based sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, honey, maple syrup - it's no wonder consumers are confused about what type of sugar to eat! In this episode, Isabel will help clear up the confusion and give you some real insight into the world of...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! Blood sugar: you're always hearing about it, right? But if you're not diabetic, should you even be concerned about your blood sugar at all?  The answer is a resounding YES!  In this episode, our own Sydney Flippo, RDN - our in-house expert on Diabetes - discusses the importance of managing blood sugar levels, even for individuals without diabetes. Bloo...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! You might have heard of the supplement called "DIM" on the internet, and you may be wondering: What is it? Is it safe to use? What is it even for?  In this episode, Isabel discusses the use of DIM (Diindolylmethane) as a supplement to lower estrogen levels. She will highlight the potential negative effects of overusing DIM without proper testing and...

Welcome back to The Wellfuel Podcast! In this episode, our own Sydney Flippo, RDN discusses exercise recommendations for individuals with adrenal fatigue or cortisol dysregulation. Sydney will explain the concept of adrenal fatigue and how it is a dysregulation of the HPA axis and explore the various causes of HPA axis dysregulation, including poor diet, inflammation, and emotional stress. She&#39...